hello ARLIS,
Does anyone know if there are updates to the Library of Congress call number subject subdivisions for motion pictures? I am classifying a boxed set of DVDs for 'Pioneers of African-American Cinema'.
I do not have a subscription to Classification Web and the recommended call number in the 092 line of the record is: PN1995.9 .N4. I am not planning to use that subdivision.
The subdivisions in this category are mnemonic and it is useful to use them. For instance, a similar title: 'Pioneers: first women filmmakers' has the call number of: PN1995.9 .W6 p662 2018.
The subdivision of '.W6' helps our users find a variety of books and DVDs/bluray on the subject of women in film.
I do want to use a subdivision but I do not want to use an antiquated and racist classification.
Is there a current recommendation for a subdivision for African Americans in film that preferably uses a '.A' or another letter that is not derogatory?
Thanks for your help on this,
Lora
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