Re: [LM_NET] Sears List of Subject Headings

[Toni Koontz <akoontz@CDEDUCATION.ORG>]

From:   http://www.itsmarc.com/crs/cutr0001.htm

"The Cutter number, or Cutter, is an alpha-numeric device for representing 
words or names by using one or more letters followed by one or more arabic 
numerals used decimally. The combination of letters and numbers, called the 
Cutter, follows the classification number and is preceded by a decimal 
point. It is named for Charles Ammi Cutter, who developed several tables 
using letters and numbers to achieve an alphabetical arrangement within a 
given class. Book numbers and some subdivisions in the LC classification 
schedules are types of Cutter numbers. In the shelflist and on the shelf, 
the Cutter is the means by which an alphabetical arrangement of books is 
achieved."

For Example you could have 322 ( Dewey) with B48p under it - instead of the 
first three letters of the author's name
Library of Congress uses Cutter numbers but some academic libraries also use 
it with the Dewey as my example above.  There are charts to help you 
determine the Cutter number.
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The Sears list of Subject Headings is a compendium of approved Subject 
headings used to catalog a book so there is consistency in collections.

Here are a couple places where a library would purchase one.  If you go to 
your school library you should be able to examine a copy.

You may have an older copy in your school library as  most small libraries 
can't always afford the latest edition.
http://www.hwwilson.com/print/searslst_18th.cfm
http://www.oclc.org/services/brochures/deweyandsears.pdf





Toni Koontz
Librarian
St.Charles Preparatory School
Columbus,Ohio
akoontz@cdeducation.org
Carpe Diem 

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