Cataloging: Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) in Cataloging
Module 6—Publication Types
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Introduction
Module 1
Subject Analysis Principles
Module 2
Introduction to MeSH Headings (MeSH) and the MeSH Browser
Module 3
Selecting the Main Concept
Module 4
Use of Topical Subheadings in MeSH
Module 5
Geographic Headings
Module 6
Publication Types
Module 7
Names as Subjects
Module 8
Deconstructed Headings vs. Subject Strings
Publication Types
- The following publication types are not used by NLM catalogers for current material. They are used only for historical material and reprints and facsimiles of pre-1914 items. Other libraries are free to use as needed
- Academic Dissertations
- Addresses
- Animation
- Annual Reports
- Documentaries and Factual Films
- Herbals
- Instruction
- Letter
- Prospectuses
- Unedited Footage
