After a consideration of the value of the subject analysis fields in serial bibliographic records, this article reports on the work of a recent CONSER task force on serial subject analysis. It presents findings of a detailed survey of the current subject analysis practices of all the Full Participants in the program, the policy issues the Task Force identified, and the recommendations it formulated. The group also anticipated what the resultant supporting documentation would look like in the CONSER Editing Guide

The CONSER Subject and Classification Task Force surveyed Full Participants in the program and identified policy issues and recommendations for improving serial subject analysis practices.

The Work of the CONSER Subject and Classification Task Force

Key Takeaway: The CONSER Subject and Classification Task Force surveyed Full Participants in the program and identified policy issues and recommendations for improving serial subject analysis practices.