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Library Classification and Cataloguing Theory

Notes Self Assessment
State whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Library, as a social institution and service institution also depends upon catalogue for its
successful functioning.
2. For missing books, the entries are to be weeded out.
3. Up-to-dateness is the greatest drawback in the forms of library catalogue.
4. The main entry in a Dictionary catalogue is prepared under the publisher.

7.4 Summary
Catalogue is a “List of library materials contained in a collection, a library, or group of
libraries, arranged according to some definite plan” AACR II.
The book catalogue is a catalogue of books bound in a volume where entries are printed or
written on pages. This form of catalogue was developed from the very early days of
printing itself. It is also known as Printed Page Catalogue.

7.5 Keywords

Described : To convey an idea or impression of; characterize.
Catalogue : To make an itemized list of, catalog a record collection.
Collection : The act or process of collecting.

7.6 Review Questions

1. Define library catalogue and its definitions.
2. Explain the functions and forms of library catalogue.
3. Write a brief note on dictionary catalogue.
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of dictionary catalogue.

Answers: Self Assessment
1. True 2. True 3. True 4. False

7.7 Further Readings

Books Lynch, Sarah N., and Eugene Mulero. Dewey? At This Library with a Very Differ-
ent Outlook, They Don’t The New York Times,
Chan, Lois Mai. Cataloging and Classification: An Introduction, second ed. New
York: McGraw-Hill,

Online links http://wiu.libguides.com/catalog
http://widodo.staff.uns.ac.id/2009/03/05/
http://www.enotes.com/topic/Library_catalog
http://skuastkashmir.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id

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