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Understanding Subject Headings for Black Studies Research

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This course is designed to delve into the concept of subject headings. While subject headings are typically discussed in the field of library science and mainly pertain to catalogers, the creators of this resource strongly believe that having a foundational grasp of the origins and usage of subject headings will be beneficial for students and researchers. This comprehension will empower them to employ the appropriate terminology to retrieve information from databases and library collections specifically curated for accessing materials related to Black Studies.

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This lesson plan was created by Alessandra Otero Ramos, Research Instruction Librarian at SUNY Geneseo. Erica Bruchko, African American Studies and US History Librarian at Emory University, and Caterina Reed, Academic Engagement Librarian at Stony Brook University also provided content and editing support.