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Jovita Kaur, Lovely Professional University Unit 1: Concept of Library Classification

Unit 1: Concept of Library Classification Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

1.1 Definitions of Classification
1.1.1 Library of Congress Classification
1.1.2 Nature of Classification

1.1.3 Classification Terminology in India
1.1.4 Importance of Library Classification
1.1.5 Categories, Facets and Isolates
1.2 Need and Purpose of Library Classification
1.3 Functions of Library Classification

1.4 Types of Library Classification
1.5 Documents
1.5.1 From Document to “Documentation”

1.5.2 From Documentation Back to “Document”
1.6 Summary
1.7 Keywords
1.8 Review Questions
1.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Explain the Definition of Library Classification

Discuss the Need and Purpose of Library Classification
Explain the Functions of Library Classification
Describe the Types of Library Classification
Explain the Concept of Document

Introduction

The term ‘Classification’ refers to the systematic arrangement of library materials by subject
matter so that subject-related materials may be brought together. Through the use of a mixed
notation consisting of a combination of capital letters and numerals; the Library of Congress
Classification proceeds from general to specific, so as to provide for the minutest grouping of
subjects. Classification is the bed-rock of systematic library. It is the hyphen that joins and the
buckle that fastens the reader and his document. The word classification comes from the Latin

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