Core Faceted Subject Access Interest Group

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Purpose: Discusses the theory and applications related to subject terminology intended for faceted application, including FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), AAT (Art and Architecture Thesaurus), LCGFT (Library of Congress Genre/From terms), and others. Serves as a forum for users and others interested in the faceted approach to subject access to compare notes and discuss further developments and implementation of subject faceting for digital projects and related topics.

This interest group is part of Core's Metadata and Collection Section.

Latest Discussion Posts

Reminder: Call for Proposals: Faceted Subject Access ...

By: Andrea Schuba , 9 days ago

The Core Faceted Subject Access Interest Group (FSAIG) of the American Library Association is soliciting proposals for presentations at the 2026 Core Week. FSAIG's session will ...
Call for Proposals: Faceted Subject Access Interest ...

By: Andrea Schuba , one month ago

The Core Faceted Subject Access Interest Group (FSAIG) of the American Library Association is soliciting proposals for presentations at the 2026 Core Interest Group Week. FSAIG's ...
Important Update: ALA Connect Interest Groups Becoming ...

By: Todd Ross , one month ago

We're writing to inform you of an important update to ALA Connect that will enhance the value of your ALA membership. What's Changing: Effective January 23, 2025 , ALA ...
RE: Attend an Online Discussion about the Final Report ...

By: Andrea Schuba , one month ago

This is a reminder about an upcoming discussion through Core's Faceted Subject Access Interest Group. Day: December 3rd, 2025 Time: 2 - 3 pm Eastern / 1 - 2 ...
RE: Extended nomination deadline: join the FAST Policy ...

By: Rebecca Ammerman , 2 months ago

Just a reminder that the self-nomination deadline for the FAST Policy & Outreach Committee is this Thursday, October 30. We're excited to welcome new members! ------------------------------ ...
FAST Policy and Outreach Committee: opportunty to ...

By: Rebecca Ammerman , 3 months ago

(Please excuse any cross-posting) FAST Policy and Outreach Committee The FAST Policy and Outreach Committee (FPOC) is seeking 1-3 new members for positions that will ...
Welcome!

By: Lori Dekydtspotter , 5 months ago

Hello everyone, I'm Lori Dekydtspotter, serving as the co-chair of the Core Faceted Subject Access Interest Group. I currently hold the position of Special Collections Cataloging ...