Assigning Form Subdivisions
STEP
2: Use the LC Subject Cataloging Manual: Subject Headings (SCM:SH)
to verify your cataloger's intuition.
Generally, your intuition
will be right. Per SCM:SH Free Floating Subdivisions, "--Periodicals"
may be coded $v or $x as appropriate.
But sometimes
LC instructions may seem counterintuitive.
Consider: 630 00
Bible $v Dictionaries $x French
Why isn't "--French"
a form subdivision? Because LC says so.
Though your metaphysical
expertise is strong, you can't fight City Hall.
Always keep in mind
that LC is the authority; intuition alone is not sufficient. To learn
more about interpreting LC guidelines, go to the next page.
Copyright
© 1999, Yale University Library
Catalog
Department / Authority Control Advisory Committee
Site
URL: http://www.library.yale.edu/cataloging/authorities/subfieldv/
Contact:
Manon Théroux <manon.theroux@yale.edu>
Date
of last revision: 11 Oct. 1999
