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Unit 2: Library Classification

• The Library of Congress was established on April 24, 1800. Notes
• The Bliss bibliographic classification was created by Henry E. Bliss.
• Bliss deliberately avoided the use of the decimal point.

2.9 Keywords

Library Classification : Is a form of bibliographic classification
Colon Classification : Uses 42 main classes that are combined with other letters,
numbers and marks in a manner resembling the Library of
Congress Classification to a sort a publication
Bliss Bibliographic Classification : Is a library classification system that was created by Henry.
E. Bliss (1870–1955).

2.10 Review Questions

1. What is Library classification system?
2. Abbreviate DDC.
3. Write the function and advantage of DDC.
4. Who developed Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)?
5. Mention the primary mission of Library of Congress.
6. Write the full form of BC and its origin.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (d)

2.11 Further Readings

Aitchinson, J and Gilchrist, A: Thesaurus consturction. 2nd ed. London:
Aslib, 1987.
Deegan. M. and Simon Tanner. Digital futures. London. LA, 2002.
Maltby, A., ed. Sayer’s manual of classification for libraries. 5th. Ed. London:
Andre Deutsch, 1975.

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