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because cataloging and indexing is a subjective process and therefore allows for ambiguity
because it is difficult to anticipate how different people might search for information
because it is sometimes difficult to accurately interpret an author's meaning or intent
Color
Author
Subject
Year of publication
the Cutter Classification System
the Dewey Decimal Classification System
the American Library Classification System
the Library of Congress Classification System
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
they describe what a book or periodical article is about
They allow people to search for information by subject area
they assist searchers in understanding how a specific subject fits into the larger structure of knowledge
they provide insight into the meaning of life
Wilson Subject Headings
Library of Congress Subject Headings
ERIC Subject Headings
American Library Subject Headings
Librarians don't have better things to do with their time
Most books and articles cover more than one subject
the more subject headings a book or article receives the more chances a searcher has to locate the item
True
False