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 ...

What’s in a name? When it comes to Library of Congress subject headings, there’s plenty. The subject lines are an integral part of the world’s most widely used library indexing tool, the basis for ...

Began with the 8th edition of Library of Congress subject headings. Introduction is not available in microform; it is available only in printed form. Issue for 4th quarter 1979 never published. Also ...

After taking on Big Bird over his Covid-19 vaccination, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is going after the Library of Congress for abandoning the use of the term “illegal alien” as a subject heading for ...

In a move that will help retailers and librarians more easily find and shelve children's and young adult graphic novels, the Book Industry Study Group will offer expanded options for BISAC codes and ...