Thesaurus for Graphic Materials I: Subject Terms (TGM I)
INTRODUCTION (1995 printed edition)

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II. Indexing Images: Some Principles


It is desirable to follow standard indexing practice when using TGM I, especially in MARC records that will be integrated with cataloging of non- pictorial materials. This section focuses on techniques which are particularly relevant to pictorial indexing.[1] These guidelines assume that TGM I will be applied primarily within a cataloging environment that allows for a variety of topical subject access points to be appended to a descriptive cataloging record for either a single graphic item or for a group of graphic items. (See Section IV for guidance in indexing for vertical file systems.)

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  1. For an in-depth treatment of issues relating to subject indexing of pictures, see Sara Shatford, "Analyzing the Subject of a Picture: A Theoretical Approach," Cataloging & Classification Quarterly 6 (Spring 1986): 39-61.Go Back


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