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Knowledge Organization: Classification and Cataloguing Theory Reena Kapoor, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 4: Colon Classification and
Dewey Decimal Classification

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
4.1 Colon Classification (CC)
4.1.1 A Brief History of Colon Classification
4.1.2 Components of Ranganathan’s Scheme
4.1.3 About the Five Facets
4.1.4 Basic Principles in Colon Classification

4.1.5 The Future of Colon Classification
4.2 Notation in Colon Classification
4.3 Systems and Specials
4.4 Merits and Demerits of Colon Classification (CC)
4.4.1 Merits of Colon Classification
4.4.2 Demerits of Colon Classification
4.5 Practical Work in Colon Classification (CC)
4.6 Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
4.6.1 Structure and Notation
4.6.2 Hierarchy
4.6.3 Arrangement of the DDC
4.6.4 Entries
4.6.5 Number Building
4.7 Notation in Dewey Decimal Classification

4.7.1 Properties of Decimal Fractions
4.7.2 Basic Plan and Convention of a Minimum of Three Digits
4.7.3 Notes
4.7.4 Broad and Close Classification
4.7.5 Updating
4.7.6 Abridged Editions
4.7.7 Relative Index
4.7.8 WebDewey
4.7.9 Difficulties: Long Numbers and Topic Relocations
4.8 Summary
4.9 Keywords
4.10 Review Questions
4.11 Further Readings

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