Use of Library intermediate
The cataloguing activity that assigns and maintains consistent forms of names and subjects is called _____ control.
Answer
authority
Explanation
### Why this is right
Authority control maintains consistent forms of names and subjects in library records.
### The concept
Consistent forms help users retrieve materials even when names or subjects might otherwise appear in different forms. It is part of cataloguing, not a method of acquiring materials.
### Remember
Consistency in names and subjects points to authority control.
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