Self-Evaluation 2
1. True or False? LCSH stands for Library of Congress Special Headings.
2. True or False? LCSH was designed primarily for use in larger libraries with more extensive collections.
3. Understanding the abbreviations and terminology used
in the LCSH is important because:
a. Each entry in the listing contains
a variety of abbreviations indicating further
information for that entry.
b. Every subject heading in the list uses all of the abbreviations.
c. All of the terms listed in LCSH are subject headings.
d. All of the entries are in a special code just for catalogers.
4. Pattern headings are used:
a. To give a list of subdivisions that cannot be used in cataloging.
b. To list all of the possible subject headings in a category.
c. As examples for a category of subject headings.
d. To tell catalogers what headings can be used with their type of patrons.
5. In an entry in LCSH, the term "USE" would indicate:
a. A synonym that can be used in addition to the listed subject heading.
b. A valid heading, listed under an entry for an invalid one.
c. A definition of how the subject heading should be used.
d. That there is no valid subject heading term for this topic.