ABSTRACT
The LCSH Century traces the 100-year history of the Library of Congress Subject Headings, from its beginning with the implementation of a dictionary catalog in 1898 to the present day. You will explore the most significant changes in LCSH policies and practices, including a summary of other contributions celebrating the centennial of the world's most popular library subject heading language.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|15 pages
Background
chapter 1|15 pages
The LCSH Century
A Brief History of the Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Introduction to the Centennial Essays
part 2|55 pages
Theory and Principles
chapter 3|22 pages
Turning Practice into Principles
A Comparison of the IFLA Principles Underlying Subject Heading Languages (SHLs) and the Principles Underlying the Library of Congress Subject Headings System
part 3|43 pages
Online Environment
chapter 6|16 pages
Filing and Precoordination
How Subject Headings Are Displayed in Online Catalogs and Why It Matters
chapter 7|9 pages
Machine-Assisted Validation of LC Subject Headings
Implications for Authority File Structure
part 4|72 pages
Specific Perspectives
part 5|35 pages
World View
chapter 14|9 pages
Crossing Language Barriers in Europe
Linking LCSH to Other Subject Heading Languages
part 6|10 pages
Future Prospects