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Reena Kapoor, Lovely Professional University Unit 5: Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

Unit 5: Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
5.1 Brief History of UDC
5.2 Main Features
5.3 Nature and Structure of UDC
5.4 Notation
5.4.1 The Tables
5.4.2 Parallel Division
5.4.3 Citation Order

5.4.4 Special Auxiliaries
5.5 Alphabetical Subject Index
5.6 Maintenance of UDC
5.6.1 Provision for Future Expansion
5.7 Merits and Demerits of UDC
5.7.1 Merits of UDC
5.7.2 Demerits of UDC
5.8 Criticisms of UDC
5.9 Comparisons with Special Classifications
5.10 Application to UDC
5.11 Summary
5.12 Keywords
5.13 Review Questions
5.14 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Explain the Brief History of UDC
Discuss the Main Features of UDC
Explain the Nature and Structure of UDC
Explain the Concept of Notation
Describe the Alphabetical Subject Index

Explain the Provision for Future Expansion
Discuss the Maintenance of UDC
Describe the Merits and Demerits of UDC
Discuss the Criticisms of UDC

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