From OCLC Research: The new user interface simplifies the process of heading selection, in a one-page design. FAST subject headings were developed by adapting the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) with a simplified syntax, retaining the very rich vocabulary of LCSH while making the schema easier to understand, control, apply, and use. The FAST […]
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OCLC Research Releases New FAST Prototype User Interface and Invites Your Comments
Filed by Gary Price on November 18, 2011
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Conference Paper: "Linking to LCSH and LCC: Controlled Subject Headings and Classification Systems through the Web"
Filed by Gary Price on July 19, 2011
This paper will be presented at on August 16, 2011, at the World Library and Information Congress : 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly in San Juan. Title: “Linking to LCSH and LCC: Controlled Subject Headings and Classification Systems through the Web” (28 pages; PDF) Authors: Barbara Tillett, Libby Dechman, and Loche McLean (Library of […]
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A New Prototype from OCLC Research: A Web Interface for Converting LCSH Headings to FAST Headings
Filed by Gary Price on May 21, 2011
From OCLC Research: This new prototype accepts either single headings or small sets of bibliographic records for conversion. The intent of this Web site is to provide a learning tool to help familiarize users with FAST [Faceted Application of Subject Terminology] and the differences between FAST and LCSH [Library of Congress Subject Headings]. LCSH headings […]
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