Theology Cataloging Bulletin
Vol. 23, No 3 • May 2015 3-1 Section 3

Section Three: LC Genre/Form Terms For Religious Materials Project

Janis Young at LC reports that the religion genre/form terms document submitted in August 2012 will be reviewed this year. 
Staff changes at LC have made it impossible to adhere to the planned schedule.

Submitted by
Erica Treesh, Database Manager for Religion Complete (ATLA RDB®)
American Theological Library Association

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