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Knowledge Organization: Classification and Cataloguing Theory Jovita Kaur, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 7: Library Classification Canons and Principles

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
7.1 Purpose of Library Classification
7.2 Process of Classification

7.3 Types of Classification
7.3.1 Universal Classification Systems Used in the English-speaking World
7.3.2 Universal Classification Systems that Rely on Synthesis (Faceted Systems)
7.4 Work of Classification in Three Planes
7.5 Canons/Principles of Ranganathan
7.5.1 Canons for Characteristics
7.5.2 Canons for Array

7.5.3 Canons for Chain
7.5.4 Canons for Filiatory Sequence
7.5.5 Canons for Terminology
7.5.6 Special Canons for Knowledge Classification
7.5.7 Special Canons for Book Classification
7.5.8 Principles
7.6 Recent Developments in Classification
7.7 New Trends in Classification
7.8 International Research Groups for Library Classification

7.8.1 Library Research Circle (LRC)
7.8.2 Fl/DCR
7.8.3 Classification Research Group (CRG)
7.8.4 Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC)
7.8.5 International Society for Knowledge Organisation (ISKO)
7.9 Summary
7.10 Keywords

7.11 Review Questions
7.12 Further Readings
Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Discuss the Purpose and Process of Library Classification
Discuss the Types of Classification

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