Cataloging: Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) in Cataloging
Module 7—Names as Subjects
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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
Corporate Names
- MeSH does contain some corporate names and uniform titles as part of its vocabulary
- Catalogers generally do not use corporate names or uniform titles found in MeSH but use the form of name established in the National Authority File
- The MeSH heading is annotated "CATALOG: use NAF entry"
- Example:
