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TSD / Cataloging and Metadata Management: Fundamentals of the NLM® Classification

Using the Online NLM® Classification

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Search Schedules


Screen capture the Navigation bar Search Schedules

From the NAVIGATION BAR, click on SEARCH SCHEDULES

  • Users may search for valid NLM class numbers (entered with a space between the letter and number), class number captions, or notes within the schedules
  • A drop-down menu is available to refine the search:
    • Exact – search for word(s)/class number(s) in exact order; default search
    • Contains – search for words that appear in relative proximity
    • Startswith – search for word(s)/class number(s) that begins with search term
    • After entering search term(s) in the Search Schedules box, user may click on SEARCH or hit ENTER button. Users can clear the search strategy by clicking the CLEAR button
  • The class numbers on the search results page are hyperlinked to the exact place in the schedule page (Note: each time a hyperlink is clicked, a new browser page opens) . The number of items retrieved is noted at the bottom

Screen capture the Search Schedules Starts with Example

Screen capture the Search Schedules search results example



Last Reviewed: April 16, 2021