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Knowledge Organization: Classification and Cataloguing Theory

Notes Class numbers in the Library of Congress Classification system are alpha-numeric.
Book numbers are a way of organizing and ordering books about the same subject that
share the same class number.

Book numbers are parts of call numbers, together with collection numbers and class
numbers.

“Book number” means slightly different things to different people.
A collection number consists of the year acquired, sometimes the full date (as at the British
Museum), and a sequential number separated by a period. In addition, departments or art
classifications within the collection or museum may reserve sections of numbers.

6.8 Keywords

Book Numbers: Book numbers are a way of organizing and ordering books about the same
subject that share the same class number.

Call Number: A call number is a unique code given to each item in the library and identifies the
subject and location of each book, journal, video, map, etc.
Collection Number: A collection number or catalogue number is a unique, usually sequential,
number given to each new item acquired, as it is catalogued.
Cutter Number: The cutter number is a coded representation of the author or organization's
name or the title of the work (also known as the "Main Entry" in library-lingo).
Dewey Decimal System: The Dewey Decimal Classification is a system of library classification
made up of ten classes, each divided into ten divisions, each having ten sections.
General Collection: It contains a greater variety of forms or types of works than may be provided
for by any more specific neighbouring class.

Manuscripts: A manuscript is any document written by hand, as opposed to being printed or
reproduced in some other way.
Publication: The preparation and issuing of a book, journal, piece of music, or other work for
public sale.
Special Collection: It contains two or more works by one or more composers that are of the type
indicated for separate works.

6.9 Review Questions

1. Define call number.
2. Discuss the beginning of Call Number.
3. What is Cutter number?

4. Highlight the basic elements and syntax of Call Numbers.
5. Explain the methods of writing Call Number.
6. Describe the general guidelines for Class M.
7. Define Book numbers.
8. How will you make equation of book number?

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