Local subject headings

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Local decisions may be made for the use of subject headings in situations where the resources cannot be easily found using available searches by Collection, Shelf Location, Material Type, etc., and no other appropriate heading exists. These headings must be approved before being used in Polaris 

  • The SHARE Executive Council has authorized SHARE Bibliographic Services staff to approve local subject headings with review by the SHARE Bibliographic and Cataloging Standards Committee. A vote by the SHARE membership is not required    
  • Libraries may submit a request for a local subject heading through the SHARE help desk 

Currently approved local subject headings

Rev. 02-2024