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Unit 4: Colon Classification and Dewey Decimal Classification

S-N14 Individualistic psychology: It means a school of psychology that came into being in 1914. Notes
Specials: The term special basic subjects denote a division of a main class in which the subject of
study is limited in some special manner. The class numbers of special are derived by enumeration.

Thus, on the other hand, specials basic subject refers to the division of a major class where the
subject of study is limited in a particular way. Hence, the class numbers of special are derived by
enumeration.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:
7. In Colon Classification, there are 101main classes and 16 generalized classes.
8. Colon classification is a general scheme which aims to classify by subject all kinds of
documents.
9. The collection of the University of Mumbai was utilized in the creation of Colon
Classification.

4.4 Merits and Demerits of Colon Classification (CC)

The Merits and Demerits of Colon Classification are as follows:

4.4.1 Merits of Colon Classification

Very fiexible

Able to easily accommodate new scientific discoveries, intellectual innovations & cultural
developments
Provides detailed and accurate subject classification

Recognizes that hierarchical arrangements
4.4.2 Demerits of Colon Classification

Extremely complex system
Time consuming subject analysis and description
Results in very long call numbers (L, 45; 421: 6; 253: f.44’N5 = 22 characters!!)

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:
10. Colon classification is very fiexible.
11. Colon classification is extremely simple system.

12. Colon classification is time consuming.

4.5 Practical Work in Colon Classification (CC)

Following are two examples given for the fundamental categories and assigning them to
appropriate facets:

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