SEARS LIST OF SUBJECT HEADINGS (PRACTICE)
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The document outlines the Sears List of Subject Headings, a simplified cataloging system designed for small libraries. It describes features such as a limited set of headings, the principle of direct entry, and guidelines for heading creation and usage. The document also provides examples of subject headings and offers practice exercises for applying the system.
![• UF = Used for
• SA = See also
• BT = Broader term
• NT = Narrower term
• RT = Related term
• [Former heading] = Term that was
once used as a heading and is no longer
• (May subdiv. geog.) = Heading that
may be subdivided by name of place
Symbols Used](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/slsh-19e-practice-130922012318-phpapp02-201202164106/85/SEARS-LIST-OF-SUBJECT-HEADINGS-PRACTICE-8-320.jpg)
![Standard order of Subdivision
LOC Subdivisions follow the standard
order…
[Topical]--[Geographic]--
[Chronological]--[Form]
Example:
Sports--United States--1916--Statistics
Sears list has ‘Rule of 3’, so it will be
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SEARS LIST OF SUBJECT HEADINGS (PRACTICE)
- 1. Sears List of Subject Headings (PRACTICE) ADVANCED TECHNICAL OPERATIONS WORKSHOP SPRING 2013
- 2. Contents Introduction Features Determine Subject Content Apply Subject Headings Uses Example Practice…….
- 3. Introduction Minnie Earl Sears (1st three ed.) 1923 Like LCSH, but for small libraries Latest Edition is 20th , edited by Joseph Miller in 2010
- 4. Features Simplification of phrasing Not exhaustive list of terms Simplified instructions Additional headings may be created on an as-needed basis
- 5. 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
- 6. 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
- 7. Uses • Small libraries, foreign libraries, and school libraries • Subject cataloging • References Dewey numbers • Compatible, flexible and expandable • A teaching tool for librarians
- 8. • UF = Used for • SA = See also • BT = Broader term • NT = Narrower term • RT = Related term • [Former heading] = Term that was once used as a heading and is no longer • (May subdiv. geog.) = Heading that may be subdivided by name of place Symbols Used
- 9. Example Hair 612.7; 646.7 Use for general materials on hair as well for as materials on hairdressing and haircutting. UF Barbering Coiffure Haircutting Hairdressing Hairstyles Hairstyling BT Head Personal Grooming NT Wigs Haircutting USE Hair Hairdressing USE Hair Main Call Number Suggested other words Only use words in bold face print
- 10. Standard order of Subdivision LOC Subdivisions follow the standard order… [Topical]--[Geographic]-- [Chronological]--[Form] Example: Sports--United States--1916--Statistics Sears list has ‘Rule of 3’, so it will be Sports--United States--Statistics
- 11. START PRACTICE
- 12. Title (1) Subject Heading(s) Management International Management
- 13. Title (2) Subject Heading(s) Human resource management The future of human resource
- 14. Title (3) Subject Heading(s) Libraries--Acquisitions Acquisition of rare material
- 15. Title (4) Subject Heading(s) Religion—Encyclopedias (See pg. 260; Encyclopedias/Dictionaries as subdivision) The encyclopedia of religions
- 16. Title (5) Subject Heading(s) 1. Cancer 2. Cancer--Diet therapy How to conquer cancer, naturally
- 17. Title (6) Subject Heading(s) 1. Computer crimes 2. Computer crimes--Research Research on cyber crimes
- 18. Title (7) Subject Heading(s) Muslims--History (See pg. 360; History as subdivision) Ancient Muslim World
- 19. Title (8) Subject Heading(s) 1. English language--Dictionaries 2. English language--Dictionaries-- Urdu (See pg. 261; History as subdivision) English to English and Urdu Dictionary
- 20. Title (9) Subject Heading(s) Copyright--Pakistan Implementation of copyright law in Pakistan
- 21. Title (10) Subject Heading(s) 1. Research--Higher Education 2. Research--Higher Education--Islamabad 3. Research--Distance Education--Islamabad (Note: “Higher Education—Research” means Research on Higher Education) Research studies at AIOU, Islamabad
- 22. Title (11) Subject Heading(s) 1. Cricket--Pakistan--2006 2. Cricket--England--2006 (See pg. 309; Football) Pak-England cricket series 2006
- 23. Title (12) Subject Heading(s) International relations New World Order
- 24. Title (13) Subject Heading(s) Emperors--India--Pictorial works Emperors--India--History--Pictorial works (See pg.258, 577) History of Mughal through pictures
- 25. Title (14) Subject Heading(s) 1. Physical chemistry 2. Thermodynamics Introduction to Chemical thermodynamics
- 26. Title (15) Subject Heading(s) English language--Business English Teaching of Business English
- 27. Title (16) Subject Heading(s) 1. Islamic Education--Curricula 2. Curriculum planning (see pg.204) Intermediate level Islamiyat curriculum
- 28. Titles 17. Impact of information technology in libraries 18.PLA 19.Sufism and Islam 20.The Legacy of Rome Subject Headings • Libraries--Automation • Library--Societies-- Pakistan • Librarians’ union • Sufism • Cultural property-- Rome
- 29. Titles 21.Khatoot-e-Ghalib 22.Quick Start Microsoft Word 23.MS Windows XP Subject Headings • Authors--Correspondence • Ghalib, Mirza Asadullah Khan-- Correspondence • Microsoft Word (Computer software) • Computer operating systems
- 30. Titles 24.LCSH 25.Rites and ceremonies 26.Allah 27.Bani-e-Pakistan Subject Headings • Subject Headings • Islam--Rites and ceremonies • God • Being Muslim prefer to write ALLAH • Jinnah, Muhammad Ali • Presidents--Pakistan
- 31. Titles 28.MLA handbook for writers of research papers 29.The Spiritual discipline of Yoga 30.Role of American media post 9/11 Subject Headings • Report writing-- Handbooks, manuals, etc. • Yoga • Terrorism--Press coverage--United States • September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Press coverage
- 33. 1. Dictionary of French Language 2. Research in statics 3. The Creationists 4. Design of curriculum of geometry in Pakistan 5. The Europe a world of learning 2007 6. Optical properties of alkaloid solutions 7. Hotel directory of NWFP 8. Modern archeology: techniques and equipments Self-Practice
- 34. 9. Condensed–matter physics 10.Education and manpower planning 11.Microelectronic circuits 12.The encyclopedia of Chemistry 13.Electronic Imaging in Astronomy 14.Accounting for Managerial Decisions 15.Study and teaching of anatomy of lungs in Pakistani Colleges 16.Journal of Dynamics Self-Practice
- 35. 17.Research in Statistics 18.Grammar for business 19.Handbook of pronunciation 20.Islam in America 21.The practice of social research 22.Distance Education Technologies in Asia 23.Broadcast media in distance Education 24.Webster's new world dictionary of quotations Self-Practice
- 36. 25.Breaking the TOEFEL Barrier 26.Picturing plants 27.Islamic Baking 28.Wigs 29.Environmental control 30.Hazardous toys 31.The causes of World War-II 32.Marine transportation across the Atlantic Ocean Self-Practice
- 37. 33.Private Publishers 34.Social innovation and change 35.Communication in management 36.How to read Maps? 37.Pakistan Air Force 38.Photography of Birds 39.How to make soft toys 40.Communication in management Self-Practice