Introduction

Module 1
Subject Analysis Principles

• Review Questions

Module 2
Introduction to Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and the MeSH Browser

• Review Questions

Module 3
Selecting the Main Concept

• Review Questions

Module 4
Use of Topical Subheadings in MeSH

• Review Questions

Module 5
Geographic Headings

• Review Questions

Module 6
Publication Types

• Review Questions

Module 7
Names as Subjects

• Review Questions

Module 8
Deconstructed Headings vs. Subject Strings

• Review Questions

Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) in Cataloging

Acknowledgements

• The course content was developed by:
  • Diane Boehr, Head of Cataloging
  • Barbara Bushman, Assistant Head of Cataloging
  • Sharon Willis, Senior Cataloging Specialist

• The online interactive content was developed by:
  • Rachel Kleinsorge, MEDLARS Management Section
  • Mary Ann Hantakas, MEDLARS Management Section

• All examples are current as of the 2009 release of MeSH

Additional Information

• Additional Information regarding NLM Cataloging Section’s policies and procedures can be found on the Cataloging Section homepage.

• Any questions should be sent to NLM Customer Service at custserv@nlm.nih.gov

System Requirements

• This training course was designed to work on Windows® Operating Systems with Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 7+ or with Firefox version 3+, and works best on Macintosh® computers using Mozilla Firefox™ or Opera™8+. It contains interactive review questions, for which you will need JavaScript™ enabled on your browser.

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