The document discusses the history and features of the Sears List of Subject Headings, including that it was created for small libraries as an alternative to the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). It provides flexibility and simplification compared to LCSH. The document describes the principles and process of applying subject headings from Sears and provides examples of headings for the topic of "Hair".

1. Sears Subject Headings Julie Bramman, Renee Clark, Lindy Garland, Aubrey Iglesias, Erica Johnson, and Thomas Leonhardt

2. Topics of Discussion Introduction History Define and Describe Uses Evaluation BINGO

3. Basic Branches of Cataloging 1. Descriptive cataloging Retrieval by title, author, date, etc. 2. Subject cataloging What an information package is about Subject heading lists Thesauri From: Sears List of Subject Headings , 17 th Edition, C. 2000

4. History Minnie Earl Sears (1st 3 ed.) 1923 Like LCSH, but for small libraries Surveyed 9 other small libraries

5. How is Sears different? Flexibility & Simplification: Simplification of phrasing Not exhaustive list of terms Simplified instructions

6. Determine Subject Content Principle of specific and direct entry Heading separate term, not subdivision under broader heading Rule of 3 No more than 3 headings per information package Uniformity Materials on single topic, same heading

7. Apply Subject Headings If established heading exists, use that heading If synonym or alternative, select term from list If no heading exists, create new heading

8. Uses Small libraries, foreign libraries, and school libraries Subject cataloging References Dewey numbers Compatible, flexible and expandable Historical and established use A teaching tool for librarians

9. Example Hair 612.7; 646.7 Use for general materials on hair as well for as materials on hairdressing and haircutting. UF Barbering Coiffure Haircutting Hairdressing Hairstyles Hairstyling BT Head Personal Grooming NT Wigs Haircutting USE Hair Hairdressing USE Hair From: Sears List of Subject Headings , 17 th ed. C. 2000

10. Comparison with LCSH SOURCE OF HEADINGS: Library of Congress Online Catalog INFORMATION FOR: Hair Please note: Broader Terms are not currently available Select a Link Below to Continue... Authority Record Narrower Term: Beards Narrower Term: Bristles Narrower Term: Eyebrows Narrower Term: Eyelashes Narrower Term: Guard hair Narrower Term: Horsehair Narrower Term: Molting Narrower Term: Mustaches See Also: Scalp Narrower Term: Trichomes Narrower Term: Wigs Narrower Term: Wool Narrower Term: Gray hair Narrower Term: Whiskers Narrower Term: Sale of human hair Narrower Term: Long hair Narrower Term: Sidelocks From: http:/authorities.loc.gov Hair 612.7; 646.7 Use for general materials on hair as well for as materials on hairdressing and haircutting. UF Barbering Coiffure Haircutting Hairdressing Hairstyles Hairstyling BT Head Personal Grooming NT Wigs Haircutting USE Hair Hairdressing USE Hair From: Sears List of Subject Headings , 17 th Edition, C. 2000

11. Evaluation Inexpensive and easy to use Effective for general collections Not as widely known or accessible as LCSH Not updated as often as LCSH Needs to be published on-line to remain competitive with LCSH