Hi. I'm a copy cataloger at a mid-sized public library system. One of the things that keeps me sane (I hope) during the day is noting strange language in the Library of Congress Subject Headings that I see.
Have you ever searched for “cookbooks” in a public library system's catalog, and not found anything? That's because the Library of Congress Subject heading for cookbooks is actually “cookery.” “Brazilian cookery,” “Vegan cookery,” “Quick and easy cookery” - whatever variation is needed. Problem being, of course – who says that? Who's going to search for that? No wonder library patrons can't find what they're looking for.
“Cookery” is one of the most classic examples, but I see new ones all the time. This blog is a place to collect them.
(To be clear - I'm not criticizing the LCSH, or advocating some sort of change. Unless I should be? I don't know. Really, I'm just noting some of the strange things that I see in a day's work...)
