Cataloging and Metadata Management: Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) in Cataloging
Introduction
- Module 1 - Subject Analysis Principles
- Module 2 - Introduction to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- Module 3 - MeSH Browser
- Module 4 - Descriptors: Selecting the Main Concept(s)
- Module 5 - Qualifiers (Subheadings)
- Module 6 - Geographicals
- Module 7 - Publication Characteristics
- Module 8 - Names or Work Titles as Subjects
Module 1— Subject Analysis Principles
Objectivity
- Catalogers must give an accurate, unbiased indication of the contents of an item
- Assess the topic objectively
- Consider the author’s intent and the audience
- Avoid personal value judgments
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Last Reviewed: May 4, 2017