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Knowledge Organization: Classification and Cataloguing Theory

Notes 14.9 Review Questions

1. Discuss the purpose of Library Catalogue.
2. Explain with the reasons why many libraries began converting to online catalogues.
3. Describe Author Catalogue.

4. Write brief note on Classified Catalogue.
5. Distinguish Dictionary vs. Classified Catalogue.
6. Explain Alphabetico-classified Catalogue.
7. Discuss Canons for Characteristics.
8. What are the special canons for knowledge classification?
9. Highlight special canons for knowledge classification.

10. Discuss the principles for helpfulness in array.
11. Write brief note on International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD).
12. Highlight ISBD Family.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. True 2. True

3. False 4. 3" × 5"
5. Exhibitions 6. Infrastructure
7. True 8. True
9. False 10. True
11. False 12. False
13. True 14. False

15. False 16. Publishing
17. ISBD 18. 1971

14.10 Further Readings

Books Prasher, Ram Gopal (1997). “Library and Information Science: Parameters and
Perspectives: Essays in Honour of Prof. P.B. Mangla, Volume 1.” Concept Publishing
Company.
Sharma, Amit K. (2007). “Library Classification.” Atlantic Publishers & Dist.

Singh, Sewa (1994). “Indian Library and Information Science Literature: 1990–1991.”
Concept Publishing Company.
Singh, Shivendra (2011). “The Theory and Practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification
System.” Gyan Publishing House.
Sun, Dajin D. & Carter, Ruth C. (2006). “Education for Library Cataloguing: International
Perspectives, Part 1.” Routledge.

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