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About this course

Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 3 hours

Please note: we are continuing to offer the four ABLE cataloging courses with updated functionality, because despite their age, they still offer a level of detail in teaching the work of cataloging that new catalogers find helpful. Course completion will now automatically generate a certificate of completion, here in the WebJunction Catalog.

If you are interested in an introduction to library cataloging aimed at a more general library staff audience, we recommend the coming LiFT course series.

Course Objectives
In this unit, you will learn about:

  • Purpose of subject headings
  • How subject heading lists are organized
  • Terminology for Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Different types and forms of subject headings
  • How subdivisions are used in subject headings
  • How to use Library of Congress Subject Headings list to assign subject headings
  • How and where to place subject headings in the cataloging record
  • Additional access points to include in a cataloging record

Self enrollment (Learner)