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
Special Instructions
- Congresses
- Use for proceedings of a conference, works that are "based on a conference" or that consist of "expanded (updated) papers from a conference," or "abstracts of papers from a conference"
- For works that are "based partly on a conference" or identified as an “outgrowth of a conference,” use judgment in determining whether the work contains substantial material from the conference and assign or omit the publication type Congresses accordingly
- If the item contains only one or two papers originally presented at a conference or a personally authored summary of a congress, do not use the publication type Congresses
- In case of doubt, do not assign the publication type Congresses
- Use for proceedings of a conference, works that are "based on a conference" or that consist of "expanded (updated) papers from a conference," or "abstracts of papers from a conference"
- Dictionary
- Use for reference works containing lists of words, usually in alphabetical order, giving meaning, and frequently including information about form, pronunciation, etymology, and grammar. Use with relevant specialty main headings for comprehensive lists of terms important in special fields
- Encyclopedias
- Use with relevant specialty main headings for reference works containing informational articles, usually arranged in alphabetical order
