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About this course

Format: Self-paced course
Developed by: WebJunction and the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 1 hour

Overview:
In this course, you'll learn about the purpose of library subject headings and why librarians choose to assign certain types of headings to materials. You’ll learn about different subject heading systems and why libraries may choose one kind over another. You’ll also learn how subject headings developed and how they change.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Describe the purpose of subject headings
  • Identify what types of subject headings can be used to describe library materials
  • Recognize several different subject heading systems

This course contains AI-generated text-to-speech.

Self enrollment (Learner)