Module 3—Selecting the Main Concept

Introduction

Module 1
Subject Analysis Principles

• Review Questions

Module 2
Introduction to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and the MeSH Browser

• Review Questions

Module 3
Selecting the Main Concept

• Review Questions

Module 4
Use of Topical Subheadings in MeSH

• Review Questions

Module 5
Geographic Headings

• Review Questions

Module 6
Publication Types

• Review Questions

Module 7
Names as Subjects

• Review Questions

Module 8
Deconstructed Headings vs. Subject Strings

• Review Questions

Annotations

• Once you have found appropriate descriptors, read the MeSH annotations carefully to be sure you are using the term correctly (cf. Module 2—Introduction to MeSH and MeSH Browser)

• There are some annotations on topical headings specifically relevant to catalogers:
       Examples:
  • Used for searching: indexers and catalogers apply specifics
    • Catalogers may not use these headings
  • Used for searching: indexers apply specifics; may be used by catalogers
    • Catalogers may use these headings

• Other relevant annotations:
  • GEN: avoid: prefer specifics
  • Avoid: too general; prefer specifics
    • Catalogers are not prohibited from using these headings, but should consider if there is a more specific term that could be used

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