Cataloging with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

This 90-minute webinar explores the use of MeSH in the cataloging environment. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the overall process of cataloging using MeSH 
• Explain the principles of subject analysis 
• Find information about specific terms and the MeSH hierarchy using the MeSH Browser 
• Properly structure MeSH in a bibliographic record 
• Explore topics that require special consideration or exceptions for catalogers when using MeSH  
• Request changes to the MeSH vocabulary 

Resource URL: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/cataloging-medical-subject-headings-mesh-0

Learning Objectives:

Successful participants will be able to: 

1. Describe the overall process of cataloging using MeSH 
2. Explain the principles of subject analysis 
3. Find information about specific terms and the MeSH hierarchy using the MeSH Browser 
4. Properly structure MeSH in a bibliographic record 
5. Explore topics that require special consideration or exceptions for catalogers when using MeSH  
6. Request changes to the MeSH vocabulary 

Agenda

This class is divided into the following sections: 

• Part 1: Introduction to MeSH and MeSH Browser 
• Part 2: Principles of Cataloging with MeSH 

MLA CE Credits: 1.5