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1. library-archives.canada.ca › eng › servicesCanadian Subject Headings

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   In general, CSH follows practices outlined in the Library of Congress Subject Headings Manual to create headings for non-jurisdictional geographic names, for geographic qualifiers and geographic subdivisions, and concerning the use of earlier names. Most geographic headings may be used as subdivisions, unless otherwise noted.

2. www.loc.gov › aba › publicationsH 160 Formulating Geographic Headings - Library of Congress

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   H 160 Formulating Geographic Headings. BACKGROUND: Headings for geographic names fall into two categories: (1) names of political jurisdictions, and (2) non-jurisdictional geographic names. Headings in the first category are established according to descriptive cataloging conventions with authority records that reside in the name authority file.

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3. www.loc.gov › aba › pccFrequently Asked Questions on Establishing Geographic Names ...

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   Jun 30, 2022 · A geographic name heading (151) may be established in either the subject or the name authority file; however, it is only the geographic heading established in the name authority file that is also eligible for use as a jurisdiction or government heading (110).

4. www.loc.gov › catdir › cpsoChapter 23: Geographic Names Appendix - Library of Congress

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   Jul 19, 2005 · Since July 1996, headings for city sections, including districts, designated historic districts, special economic zones, quarters, and neighborhoods, are established as geographic headings in the name authority file according to the provisions of AACR2 Chapter 23 and LCRI 23.4F2. Headings for city sections that currently exist in the subject ...

5. natural-resources.canada.ca › earth-sciencesAbout the Canadian Geographical Names Database

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   Apr 22, 2024 · About the Canadian Geographical Names Database. You may access nearly 350 000 currently approved geographical names stored on the Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB), Canada’s national bank of official geographical names. These names are authorized by the Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC), through its provincial, territorial ...

6. natural-resources.canada.ca › earth-sciencesCanadian Geographical Names Database

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Access the Canadian Geographical Names Database; learn about its content, and attributes. Find lists of pan-Canadian names and updates to the database. Use an Application Programming Interface (API) to search and download geographical data. See quarterly updates to the Canadian Geographical Names Database.

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   What is a jurisdictional geographical name heading (CSH)?

   • CSH includes jurisdictional geographical name headings for provinces and territories, municipalities, cities, towns and other communities to show applicable subdivisions only, and to set the context for using these names as subject access points.

   Canadian Subject Headings

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   What are CSH geographic headings?

   • CSH geographical headings are mostly non-jurisdictional. Headings for non-jurisdictional geographic entities include headings for physical features such as rivers, lakes, and mountains, regions and areas, parks and historic sites, roads, some historical geographic entities, and other entities not considered capable of authorship.

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   What are headings for Geographic Names?

   • BACKGROUND: Headings for geographic names fall into two categories: (1) names of political jurisdictions, and (2) non-jurisdictional geographic names. Headings in the first category are established according to descriptive cataloging conventions with authority records that reside in the name authority file.

   H 690 Formulating Geographic Headings - loc.gov

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   What is a geographic heading?

   • Headings in the second category are established according to guidelines in this instruction sheet with authority records that reside in the subject authority file. Headings for entities having geographic extent, including certain types of engineering constructions, are treated as geographic headings.

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   What is Canadian Subject Headings (CSH)?

   • Library and Archives Canada (LAC) creates Canadian Subject Headings (CSH). CSH is a list of English terms using controlled vocabulary that provides access to and describes content about Canada and Canadian topics. CSH is used along with Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) to enhance access to Canadian materials.

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   Are jurisdictional name headings subject headings?

   • Since these jurisdictional name headings are routinely assigned as subject headings, frequently in combination with non-free-floating subdivisions, many of them were also represented by authority records in the subject authority file.

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8. natural-resources.canada.ca › earth-sciencesGeographical Names Board of Canada

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   Sep 24, 2024 · Working together as a multi-jurisdictional national body, GNBC members coordinate efforts to ensure that geographical names are consistently managed. Board membership The GNBC is comprised of members from each province and territory and various federal departments concerned with mapping, Indigenous lands, undersea features, national parks, archives, defence, translation, and statistics.