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Cataloging and Metadata Services

Documentation Repository

Using Genre and Form Terms (MARC 655 Fields)

Assign the following LCGFT headings (if missing on copy records):

 

Comic books and graphic novels

  1. 655 _7 $a Comics (Graphic works) $2 lcgft
  2. Accept appropriate comics-related LCGFT headings found, incluldng Graphic novels, additionally on copy records.
 
Picture books for children (books that essentially provide children with a visual experience, with a story line, theme, or concept developed through illustrations)
 
  1. 655 _7 $a Picture books. $2 lcgft
  2. Accept appropriate poetry-related LCGFT headings found additionally on copy records (Alphabet books, Bath books, Wordless picture books).
 
Poetry
 
  1. 655 _7 $a Poetry. $2 lcgft
  2. Accept appropriate poetry-related LCGFT headings found additionally on copy records.

 

YT 2019-08, 2022-05