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Sears Subject Headings
Julie Bramman, Renee Clark, Lindy Garland,
Aubrey Iglesias, Erica Johnson, and Thomas Leonhardt
Topics of Discussion
• Introduction
• History
• Define and Describe
• Uses
• Evaluation
• BINGO
Basic Branches of Cataloging
• 1. Descriptive cataloging– Retrieval by title, author, date, etc.
• 2. Subject cataloging– What an information package is about
• Subject Heading: uniform word or phrase used in library catalogs to express topic
History
• Minnie Earl Sears (1st 3 ed.)
• 1923
• Like LCSH, but for small libraries
• Surveyed 9 other small libraries
• Nova Southeastern University, Florida
How is Sears different? Flexibility & Simplification:
• Simplification of phrasing
• Not complete list of terms
• Simplified instructions
Determine Subject Content
• Principle of specific and direct entry– Heading separate term, not subdivision under broader
heading
• Rule of 3– No more than 3 headings per information package
• Uniformity– Materials on single topic, same heading
Apply Subject Headings
• If established heading exists, use that heading
• If synonym or alternative, select term from list
• If no heading exists, create new heading
Uses
• Small libraries, foreign libraries, and school libraries
• Subject cataloging• References Dewey numbers• Compatible, flexible and expandable• Historical and established use• A teaching tool for librarians
ExampleHair 612.7; 646.7
Use for general materials on hair as well for as materials on hairdressing and haircutting.
UF BarberingCoiffureHaircuttingHairdressingHairstylesHairstyling
BT HeadPersonal Grooming
NT WigsHaircutting
USE HairHairdressing
USE Hair From: Sears List of Subject Headings, 17th ed. C. 2000
Comparison with LCSHSOURCE OF HEADINGS: Library of Congress Online CatalogINFORMATION FOR: HairPlease note: Broader Terms are not currently availableSelect a Link Below to Continue...Authority RecordNarrower Term: BeardsNarrower Term: BristlesNarrower Term: EyebrowsNarrower Term: EyelashesNarrower Term: Guard hairNarrower Term: HorsehairNarrower Term: MoltingNarrower Term: MustachesSee Also: ScalpNarrower Term: TrichomesNarrower Term: WigsNarrower Term: WoolNarrower Term: Gray hairNarrower Term: WhiskersNarrower Term: Sale of human hairNarrower Term: Long hairNarrower Term: Sidelocks
From: http:/authorities.loc.gov
Hair 612.7; 646.7Use for general materials on hair as well for as materials on hairdressing and haircutting.
UF BarberingCoiffureHaircuttingHairdressingHairstylesHairstyling
BT HeadPersonal Grooming
NT WigsHaircutting
USE HairHairdressing
USE Hair
From: Sears List of Subject Headings, 17th Edition, C. 2000
Evaluation
• Inexpensive and easy to use• Effective for general collections• Not as widely known or accessible as
LCSH• Not updated as often as LCSH• Needs to be published on-line to remain
competitive with LCSH
Works Cited
• Miller, Joseph, ed. Sears List of Subject Headings. 17th ed. Bronx, N.Y.: H.W. Wilson, 2000.