11 11 H . W . W i l s o n 8 4 4 . 6 3 0 . 6 3 6 9 w w w . h w w i l s o n i n p r i n t . c o m Sears List of Subject Headings H . W . W i l s o n 8 4 4 . 6 3 0 . 6 3 6 9 w w w . h w w i l s o n i n p r i n t . c o m Delivering a core list of key subject headings, together with patterns and examples to guide the cataloger in creating further headings as required, Sears List of Subject Headings has been the standard thesaurus of subject terminology for small- and medium-sized libraries since 1923. For over 100 years, Sears List of Subject Headings has served the unique needs of small- and medium-sized libraries, suggesting headings appropriate for use in their catalogs and providing patterns and instructions for adding new headings as they are required. The goal of this new edition is to help librarians organize their collection in a way that makes it easy for patrons to find what they’re looking for. The world of libraries in the twenty-first century is already quite different from what it was only recently. More information is available in machine- readable form, and ready access to the internet has changed the way many users seek and find information. This new edition of Sears List of Subject Headings keeps pace by including dozens of new or replaced subject terms, all organized using language that makes the most sense to library patrons catalogers. Features of this essential resource include: • Entries are arranged in an easy-to-use thesaurus-like format, with an emphasis on subject terms that makes sense to catalogers and library patrons. • Entries provide helpful guidance on which subject term to use for thousands of categories of information. • Entries also refer to additional terms for Use For, See Also, Broader Terms, Narrower Terms, and Related Terms. • Many new and revised headings include Scope Notes to clarify the specialized use of a term or to distinguish between terms that might be confused. • Accompanying list of canceled headings and when applicable, their replacements. • Complete inclusion of headings from the final (6th) edition of the Sears List of Subject Headings: Canadian Companion. • All headings are RDA compliant. NEW TO THIS EDITION Always keeping in mind the ultimate goal of meeting the changing needs of library users, this edition includes dozens of new subject headings corresponding to current literature and cataloger expectations, with a particular focus on expanding terms in the areas of: • Racial Equality • Pop Culture • Technological Advances • Societal Changes • Diversity • Literature Genres The Principles of Sears List is included in this volume, outlining the theoretical foundations of the Sears List and providing a concise introduction to subject cataloging in general. This introduction is recommended reading about the fundamentals of subject cataloging. Sears List of Subject Headings Available in Print & Online Twenty-Fourth Edition 24th Edition JUNE 2026 One Volume; 1,100 pages ISBN: 979-8-89179-699-7 List Price: $195 FREE ONLINE ACCESS Your purchase of the 24th edition of Sears List of Subject Headings includes One Year of Free Online Access to the database. You can also subscribe to the Sears List of Subject Headings Online Database: • Single User: $195/year • Multiple Users, Library Systems School Districts and MLIS programs: Please call (844) 630-6369 for discount pricing “All institutions that teach subject analysis and all libraries with untrained technical services staff should buy Sears.” –Technicalities New New Edition! Edition!
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