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Free Cataloging Resources: Subject Headings

A collection of free cataloging resources for New Mexico libraries, librarians and library staff

Subject Headings

Library of Congress Subject Headings: https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCSH/freelcsh.html
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh
Art & Architecture Thesaurus: https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabularies/aat/

Subject Headings Learning Resources

Library of Congress Subject Headings: Online Training: https://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/lcsh/index.html
Introduction to LC Subject Headings, I (ALCTS): http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/030117
Intermediate LC Subject Headings, II (ALCTS): http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/030317
Using LCSH Pattern Headings (ALCTS): http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/091819

Genre & Form Headings

Library of Congress Genre/ Form Headings: https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCGFT/GENRE.pdf