Centering Indigenous Voices: Inside the Library of Congress Indigenous Subject Headings Project
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time
Noon-1 p.m.
Location
Description
In searching library catalogs for Native American content, you have likely seen the outdated and problematic subject headings created by The Library of Congress to describe these materials. LC is now working to improve the subject headings describing Indigenous people and cultures.
Cost
$50
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.