Module 6—Publication Types

Introduction

Module 1
Subject Analysis Principles

• Review Questions

Module 2
Introduction to MeSH 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

Publication Types

• Publication type headings (PTs) are used to indicate what an item is, as opposed to what it is about

• Publication types are listed in Category V of the MeSH trees

• The complete list of publication types with scope notes can be found here.

• Scope notes provide guidance as to when it is appropriate to use a particular publication type

• A publication type must be applicable to at least 20% of the resource being cataloged

• Multiple publication types may be assigned
  • If more than one publication type is appropriate, assign them in order of importance

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