Sears list of subject headings /
Barbara A. Bristow, editor ; Maria Hugger, Kendal Spires, Claire Fielder, associate editors.
- 22nd edition.
- [66], 1056 pages ; 27 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Preface -- History of the Sears list -- Principles of the Sears list. The purpose of subject cataloging ; Determining the subject of the work ; Specific and direct entry ; Types of subject headings ; The grammar of subject headings ; Some difficult areas of application ; Classification and subject headings ; Maintaining a catalog ; Cataloging in the Twenty-first Century ; Bibliography -- Headings to be added by the cataloger -- "Key" headings -- List of canceled and replaced headings -- The use of subdivisions in the Sears list -- List of subdivisions provided for in the Sears list -- Symbols used -- Sears list of subject headings.