Implementation of FAST in Two Digital Repositories: Breaking Silos, Unifying Subject Practices

This study traces evolving approaches to the use of the FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) in digital repositories at Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where changes in staffing, the launch of an institutional repository, and efforts to address problemat...

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Published inCataloging & classification quarterly Vol. 61; no. 5-6; pp. 558 - 578
Main Authors Nicholson, Joseph, Lake, Savannah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Routledge 18.08.2023
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
cataloging for digital resources
Classification and subject analysis and access
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in libraries
FAST subject headings
management of cataloging and related functions
reparative cataloging
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ISSN0163-9374
1544-4554
DOI10.1080/01639374.2023.2193572

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Summary:This study traces evolving approaches to the use of the FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) in digital repositories at Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where changes in staffing, the launch of an institutional repository, and efforts to address problematic language in metadata have necessitated a shift from an in-depth indexing approach to FAST to a lightweight "tagging" model more suited to present-day metadata needs. Despite the subject schema's apparent simplicity, Atkins' experience with FAST has shown that it still requires significant time, effort, and experimentation in order to deploy it to best effect.
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ISSN:0163-9374
1544-4554
DOI:10.1080/01639374.2023.2193572