How many subject headings are included in a CiP record?
The number of headings included will vary depending on the work being catalogued. Generally, two or three subject headings are provided, with a maximum of six included if appropriate. The aim is to assign subject headings that best summarise the overall contents of the work. For some categories of material such as works of fiction or poetry by a single author, a subject heading may not be included as no clearly definable topic is apparent. The information provided by publishers regarding a work’s subject matter such as contents page, preface or publisher description is required in order to assign subject headings.
