Class note

by
Uloma Doris Onuoha, PhD

Library of Congress
Subject Heading Lists

The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)

use bold face for a proper subject heading.

Scope notes
(Used to explain what is covered by a
heading).

Contains cross references which will guide

you to the most correct heading

USE
UF
RT
BT
NT

USE (directs from an unused term to

a used term)

UF (Used for)

RT (Related term)
This is used to connect or associate terms that are
related

BT / NT (indicates Whole/part
relationship)

SUBDIVISIONS
LCSH makes use of subdivisions as a
standard way of expressing concepts,
methods, or techniques that are
common to several fields or that may
be applied to numerous headings:

Subdivisions are indicated using a dash ( - )

(May Subd Geog)

May Be Subdivided Geographically

Tracing classification
number

Assignment
Using the LCSH find the authorized subject headings for
the following books:
1

A sociocultural theory in anthropology: a short history

by Merwyn S. Garbarino

Heroes of the scientific world: an account of the lives,

sacrifices, successes and failures of some of the
greatest scientists in the worlds history by Charles
Robert Gibson

Teaching adults: an active learning approach by

Elizabeth Jones