The most important work of cataloging these days is in the area of subject headings since the world of digital information now predominates and it it is never arranged in classified order like books on shelves. But, what is your authority in your catalog? L.C.? Sears? A mixture? Whatever comes to mind? The current edition adds some 400 new headings and the source of your cataloging data should adopt this edition for all the new materials. Find out what editions your cataloging source uses. It is an important evaluation of that service. Should an individual school use L.C. or Sears as their authority. That is for you to decide, but if you do considerable cataloging, the new edition is a must. The new edition continues the use of UF – use for; BT – broader term; NT – narrower term and does suggest Dewey numbers for many headings. You already know if you need this edition because of the amount of cataloging you do. Highly recommended. ( )

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How many non-librarians would have a copy of this book in their collections? One of the things I love about my English professor husband. I think he was a librarian in a former life! Anyway, this book is his, not mine and yes, I know it's out of date! --RJM 10/11/05