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Berthoud, Heidy I
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2025 12:57 PM
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Subject: [SACOLIST] SACO Shorts: Alphabetize it (common problem)

When proposing new or changed headings, you may include used for terms (UFs); 
broader terms (BTs); and related terms (RTs). All of these terms should be 
alphabetized within their group.

UFs are in 4XX fields and are listed first.

Example
Cyrene (Extinct city)
451 $a Cirene (Extinct city)
451 $w nne $a Cyrene (Ancient city)
451 $a Kyrene (Extinct city)
451 $a Shīrīnī (Extinct city)

BTs are in 5XX fields with $w g and should be grouped together and alphabetized 
next. If you have a mix of MARC tags, you should alphabetize the BTs rather 
than keeping the tags in numerical order.

Examples
Cyrene (Extinct city)
451 $a Cirene (Extinct city)
451 $w nne $a Cyrene (Ancient city)
451 $a Kyrene (Extinct city)
451 $a Shīrīnī (Extinct city)
550 $w g $a Extinct cities $z Libya
551 $w g $a Libya $x Antiquities

Monnikerede (Extinct city)
551 $w g $a Belgium $x Antiquities
550 $w g $a Extinct cities $z Belgium

If you have RTs in your record, they should be alphabetized as a group after 
any BTs. RTs are also in 5XX fields, but do not have a $w.

Example
Social stability
450 $a Stability, Social
550 $w g $a Social history
550 $w g $a Sociology
550 $a Progress

If you forget to alphabetize, PTCP will make those corrections for you during 
our review. However, when you remember to alphabetize, it makes our work easier!

To read more about alphabetization rules in subject proposals, please see H 200 
Preparation of Subject Heading 
Proposals<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeSHM/H0200.pdf__;!!IBzWLUs!VOk-LCRA4MOwOFwFPPPfnoSFTxQpMtxt3GNOiv5_OG4FYQwDydNRBGHMUdp80h12yNPjcbyk0roBXC_kfCk$>.

SACO Shorts are quick tips that cover common proposal problems or frequently 
asked questions. SACO Shorts are published on the first and third Mondays of 
the month.

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