Alphabet
Scope Notes
Here are entered general and comparative works dealing with the Semitic alphabet and its ancient and modern derivatives.
Works on systems of symbols that represent the sounds and/or meanings of a language are entered under [Writing systems.]
Works on the process or result of recording language in the form of conventionalized visible marks or graphic signs on a surface are entered under [Writing.] Works on the writing of a particular language are entered under the name of the language with subdivisions [Alphabet] and [Writing,] e.g. [Greek language--Alphabet; Egyptian language--Writing.] Works on systems of writing used by several peoples are entered under [Writing,] followed by the name of the system, e.g. [Writing, Arabic.]
Works on variations in the style of writing in the past, and especially with ancient and medieval handwriting, are entered under [Paleography.]
Works on written languages as a form of communication or discourse are entered under [Written communication.]
Used for
- Latin alphabet
- Letters of the alphabet
- Roman alphabet
Examples
Notes under [Paleography; Writing; Written communication; Writing systems]
Editorial Notes
subdivision [Alphabet] or [Writing] under groups of languages or under particular languages, e.g. [English language--Alphabet; Slavic languages--Writing;] also subdivision [Languages--Alphabet] under names of regions, countries, etc.