MeSH Subheadings, continued

To follow up on an earlier post, if you'd like to submit comments regarding the proposed subheading changes, the deadline has been extended to June 16, 2006. There will also be opportunities at MLA to talk with NLM regarding the changes. Here is an excerpt from a message posted to the GMR NN/LM listserv this week:

"We'd like to thank those who have sent us their comments on the proposal to revise subheadings in MeSH. It has been suggested that additional time to consider the proposed changes and provide input would be very helpful. Therefore, we're extending the deadline for comments to June 16, 2006.

"Additional information about the proposal will be presented by Stuart Nelson, Head, MeSH Section during the NLM Online Users Meeting, which is on Monday, May 22, 2006 at 7:15 am. Dr. Nelson will also be available at the NLM booth from 10:00-11:00 am on Monday to answer questions and hear further comments.

"Due to the long lead time needed to make changes in the MeSH file, the indexing manual, the online indexing system, documentation and training materials, etc., changes to subheadings will not take place until release of the 2008 MeSH. "