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Because authors can write on a variety of subjects, when one looks up a subject, the subject card is a more direct way of finding information. The only exception to that is when seeking a work by a particular author; then the author card offers the best reference.

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Why the subject card more useful than the author and title card?

When arranged in catolgue drawers - the author would be the main entry (by surname) with dupes for co-authors, the title would be another series in alphabetical order of title, and then subjects would be arranged under headings (of which there may be more than one). Each card will carry the same information - (author title, publisher year, accession number, Dewey clssification and so on differenty headed according to which sort of card you are looking at.


What has the author Jack Vosburgh written?

Jack Vosburgh has written: 'More than a trick' -- subject(s): Card tricks


What has the author A Storer written?

A. Storer has written: 'More and more shopping sums' 'Useful words to spell and write' -- subject(s): Glossaries, vocabularies, English language


What is the meaning of the three kinds of card catalog in libraries?

There are 4 types of card catalogs and they are: title cards, author cards, subject cards, and the cross-reference cards.Author card catalog: a type of card catalog organized by the last name of the author. If more than one author collaborated on the book, the author listed first is the one that appears on the card catalog. Other authors names may be included depending on the space available.Title card catalog: provides an easy way for a person to find a specific book or multimedia holding by its title. The title card catalog contains all of the same information that the author catalog contains, but the information is rearranged on each card entry. Instead of the author listed at the top of the card, the title of the book is listed, then the author's name, publishing information and subjects.Subject card catalog: organizes all of the library holdings by the main subjects of the title. Because titles often fall under more than one subject category, the library may choose to have multiple entries for the same book. Other libraries choose to only list a single main subject in capital letters on the top of the card for each book in the subject card catalog.Shelflist card catalog: a type of card catalog that libraries often use for organization but do not make available to the public. The shelflist combines all title, author and subject cards to provide a complete inventory of what the library has on its shelves. The shelflist is a catalog organized by the location of the books and other materials in the library.


What has the author Herbert Stone written?

Herbert Stone has written: 'A guide to the identification of our more useful timbers, being a manual for the use of the students of forestry' -- subject(s): Timber, Forests and forestry 'A guide to the identification of the more useful timbers of Nigeria' -- subject(s): Timber, Forests and forestry


What is the difference between card jitsu packets and card jitsu fire packets?

No not realy it just the Fire cards are more nessary and more useful of the Card Jitsu Fire Game.


What are the type of card catalog and their meaning?

tnk ............................. XD authorcard -The author catalog is a type of card catalog organized by the last name of the author. If more than one author collaborated on the book, the author listed first is the one that appears on the card catalog. Other authors names may be included depending on the space available.After the author's name, the title of the book and publishing information are listed. The bottom of the card contains a list of three to five main subjects that correspond with the book. The card in the author catalog also contains information on how to find this book in the library, usually in the form of a specific call number.title card-The title card catalog provides an easy way for a person to find a specific book or multimedia holding by its title. The title card catalog contains all of the same information that the author catalog contains, but the information is rearranged on each card entry. Instead of the author listed at the top of the card, the title of the book is listed, then the author's name, publishing information and subjects.subject card-The subject card catalog organizes all of the library holdings by the main subjects of the title. Because titles often fall under more than one subject category, the library may choose to have multiple entries for the same book. Other libraries choose to only list a single main subject in capital letters on the top of the card for each book in the subject card catalog.tnk ............................. XD


What 3 kinds or cards or computer files will you find in a card catalog?

There are cards or files for the author, title and subject matter of each book.


What is card catalogue and copy an entry in a card catalogue?

A card catalogue is a systematic arrangement of cards that contain bibliographic information about books and other materials in a library. Each card typically includes details such as the author's name, title of the work, publication date, and subject matter, enabling users to locate items more easily. Example entry in a card catalogue: Author: Smith, John Title: The History of Time Publisher: Time Press Publication Year: 2020 Subject: Time—Philosophy and Science


What are the 3 types of card catalog and their uses?

There are several types of card catalog: Author catalog, which sorts alphabetically according to the author's name. Title catalog, which sorts alphabetically according to the title of the entry. Dictionary catalog, which sorts all entries (author, title, subject, and series) alphabetically. Keyword catalog, which sorts alphabetically according to a system of keywords. Systematic catalog, which sorts subjects alphabetically according to a systematic subdivision of subjects. Shelf list catalog, which is a formal catalog that has entries sorted in the same order as bibliographic items are shelved. This is typically the primary inventory for the library.


What is the comparative from useful?

The comparative form of "useful" is "more useful."


What is the Superlative and comparative to the word useful?

Most useful and more useful.