Problem headings and class numbers

During the course of our everyday work, we occasionally find problematic headings and class numbers. "Problematic" in this instance can mean a full spectrum of issues, from "this heading is lacking a useful UF" to "this caption is incorrect" to "this heading has offensive terminology." Frequently, we lack the time or expertise to create proposals for these issues in the moment; still, we don't want them to be forgotten. We would encourage SACO members to list problematic headings and class numbers here. This page can be used for tracking the problems we find, and it can function as a sign-up sheet for those funnels and institutions that have the capacity and knowledge required to take on revisions.

A few caveats:

• If your funnel or institution is working on a project involving 20 or more headings, please do not list each heading individually here. Instead, list the project details on the Projects Dashboard where SACO members can volunteer to assist.
• If you find a set of numbering 20 or more related problematic headings, please do not list each heading individually here. Instead, list the project details on the Projects Dashboard where SACO members can volunteer to assist.
• PTCP reserves the right to shift problem headings into the project category, depending on time and resources available.

Instructions

Please use the table below to track problematic headings and class numbers found in LCDGT, LCGFT, LCMPT, or LCSH.

You can add rows to the table by clicking your cursor into the last row and then clicking the insert row below button (or using the keyboard shortcut Alt + Down arrow).

To add a heading, please fill in the table with the following information:

• Heading and/or Class number: List the full heading or class number. If there are multiple related headings/numbers, please use a separate row for each.
• Problem: Add a brief description of the problem, or problem areas. This could be things like "offensive terminology" or "scope note needs revision."
• Vocabulary: List the vocabulary where the heading is found.
• Date Added: Please record the date in MM/DD/YY format.

To claim a heading to work on, please fill in the table with the following information:

• Funnel/Institution: List the funnel or SACO institution willing to coordinate the work.
• Contact Point: Please list a name or funnel and a contact email.

If you would like to work on revising an issue already claimed by another Funnel or SACO Institution, please contact the individual or group listed as the Contact Point.

As problems are resolved, they will be removed from the list.