Friday, June 6, 2008

the Library of Congress Strives for Accuracy in All Things

The correct LC subject heading for the homes of ministers of the church, when those homes have been provided by the church, is "Parsonages" and not "Rectories".

The correct LC subject heading for gardens attached to the homes of ministers of the church, when those homes have been provided by the church, is "Rectory gardens" and not "Parsonage gardens".

I think "Parsonage gardens" sounds like a very expensive, very tasteful, very exclusive housing development.

This is likely the reason for LC's inconsistency. Thank you, LC, for keeping your subject headings both accurate and evocative! Keep up the good work.

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