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Index

Descriptive cataloging

Romanization
   Sources
   Table (link to LC pdf doc)
   Vocalization
   List of words
   Geographic names
   Proper names
   Separable/inseparable
   Terms of resp.
   Tanwin

Capitalization

LC rule interpretations

Applications of the Descriptive Cataloging Manual

Vocalization

Representing Arabic vowels in romanization represents a special problem, inasmuch as short vowels normally do not appear in Arabic orthography. For a short list of words and names, the Library of Congress has found that 1) these words and names appear frequently in sources that are to be transcribed in cataloging and 2) catalogers have varied in selecting those vowels that have to be supplied in the romanizatino of these words and names. For a greater degree of consistency, these words and names are listed showing the preferred vocalization based on a full consideration of dictionaries, expert opinions, etc.

From Cataloging Service Bulletin, No. 46 (Fall 1989)