Chances are, the library catalogs you frequently consult have either recently undergone some interface modifications, or might be doing so in the near future. A 2008 survey of librarians revealed ...

Library subjects and call numbers can be the subject of controversy. jakkaje808/shutterstock.com Amanda Ros, Texas A&M University For many years, the Library of Congress categorized many of its books ...

For many years, the Library of Congress categorized many of its books under a controversial subject heading: “Illegal aliens.” But then, on March 22, 2016, the library made a momentous decision, ...

The Library of Congress this week confirmed that it will replace the cataloging subject headings “Aliens” and “Illegal aliens” with the more accurate—and non-offensive—terms “Noncitizens” and “Illegal ...

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Like all university libraries, the University of Bristol Library uses subject headings to classify items and make them easier find. However, there is growing recognition that some of the language used ...