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Source: FAST: Faceted application of subject terminology, principles and application by Lois Mai Chan and Edward T. O’Neill.
Contacts: Ardeen White Pam Stansbury
Unit: Cataloging
Date last reviewed: July 2024
Date of next review: June 20232025
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Types of Headings
Searching
Notes Concerning Application
FAST quick reference chart to some confusing headings
If You Need to Assign a Name Heading that is not in FAST
If You Need to Assign a Topical Subject Heading String that is not in FAST
If You Need to Assign a Geographical Name that is not in FAST
Creating and using a "Favorites" button in browser for frequently used FAST terms
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- Advanced searching allows explicit Boolean searching and specific indexes.
- Allows browsing just like Voyager and OCLC. Useful when actual spelling or form is not certain.
- Sample search results:
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Choose a matching heading from the Voyager our OPAC or OCLC headings list, if there is one, or if there is no match, formulate a new heading according to RDA that is unique within VoyagerFOLIO. Add it to the record with a $2 fast/NIC as follows:
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