Self-Evaluation 7
1. True or False? Once the cataloger has decided on the topic of a library item, the next step in assigning subject headings is to look up that topic in LCSH and see if it is a valid subject heading term.
2. True or False? Knowledge of the abbreviations explained in the introduction to LCSH is very useful in understanding whether or not a term is a valid heading.
3. True or False? The fact that some terms are shown in light type and some in bold type is not significant except for professional catalogers.
4. True or False? When assigning subject headings, the topic of the item being cataloged may need several different subject headings to cover the various viewpoints patrons may take when looking for information on that topic.
5. True or False? Subdivisions can never be overused—a cataloger should always use subdivisions when assigning subject headings.