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Jovita Kaur, Lovely Professional University Unit 2: Library Classification

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Unit 2: Library Classification

CONTENTS

Objectives
Introduction

2.1 Description of Library Classification
2.2 Types of Library Classification

2.2.1 Comparing Classification Systems

2.3 Colon Classification
2.3.1 Components of Ranganathan’s Scheme
2.4 Dewey Decimal Classification

2.4.1 Design
2.4.2 Classes Listed

2.4.3 Current Use
2.4.4 Development
2.4.5 Editions

2.4.6 Structure and Notation
2.4.7 Arrangement of the DDC

2.5 Universal Decimal Classification
2.6 Library of Congress

2.6.1 Origins and Jefferson’s Contribution (1800–1851)
2.7 Bliss Bibliographic Classification

2.8 Summary
2.9 Keywords

2.10 Review Questions

2.11 Further Readings

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