Central Asian Cataloging

Abstract

SUMMARY. Languages of Central Asia present unique problems in cataloging. Reference works are often scarce, unobtainable, or non- existent, &pecially for Tibetan and Mongolian materials. Single-cut- ter numbers for languages result in shelflisting problems in some Central Asian languages. LC subject headings for Central Asian ma- terials are generally adequate except for Tibetan. The breakup of the Soviet Union may result in literatures of the former republics, etc., adopting new scripts. Included is an appendix of some sources for literary works and authors in Central Asian languages.