While The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) is perhaps the best known bibliographic control system in existence, it is cumbersome and not always user friendly. Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (or FAST) is designed to rework LCSH's authority rules, so that they are easier to use, understand, and apply. The result is a schema designed to handle a large volume of materials with less effort and cost. To this end, two members of the original design team have put together numerous examples of FAST-driven projects including traditional monographs, special collections (archives, business records), electronic resources, and websites. The result is a prototype designed to be used not just by experienced catalogers but people with minimal training and experience.
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While The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) is perhaps the best known bibliographic control system in existence, it is cumbersome and not always user friendly. Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (or FAST) is designed to rework LCSH's authority rules, so that they are easier to use, understand, and apply. The result is a schema designed to handle a large volume of materials with less effort and cost. To this end, two members of the original design team have put together numerous examples of FAST-driven projects including traditional monographs, special collections (archives, business records), electronic resources, and websites. The result is a prototype designed to be used not just by experienced catalogers but people with minimal training and experience.
Imprint | Libraries Unlimited |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2010 |
Authors | Lois Mai Chan, Edward T O'Neill |
Dimensions | 265 x 264 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 354 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-59158-722-4 |
Barcode | 9781591587224 |
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LSN | 1-59158-722-0 |