[Heb-NACO] use of subdivision "history and criticism" after Responsa broken down by time period

[Heidi G Lerner]

I am writing this on behalf of a colleague:

She is cataloging a book that is looking at the development and creation, and use of Orthodox responsa in the 19th and 20th centuries:

She is wondering if she can bring out the period specificity of the content
by affixing the heading History and Criticism to Responsa--1800-1948, i.e. Responsa--1800-1948--History and criticism and Responsa--1800-- History and criticism
or is she limited to applying only "Responsa--History and criticism.

I am not sure that "History and Criticism" is a valid subdivision to the headings for Responsa that are subdivided by date since the guidelines use of the subdivision specify that it is to be used as a free-floating subdivision under  literary, music, film, television program, and video recording form headings.

Any guidance that can be provided will be appreciated.

Thanks, Heidi Lerner



Heidi G. Lerner
Hebraica/Judaica Cataloger
Metadata Development Unit
Stanford University Libraries
Stanford, CA 94305-6004
e-mail: lerner at stanford.edu
ph: 650-725-9953
fax: 650-725-1120