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Enumerative Classification Scheme
The process of classification, in an enumerative scheme, achieved first by consulting the index and then by proceeding location pinpointed in the schedules. Although the index lists subjects rather than concepts one should never classify of index alone as this can lead to error. The relevant schedules examined in order to find the correct number. To take an example, if a book which deals with the work of famous such as Shakespeare,... Read more » -
Freely Faceted Classification
A freely faceted classification is a scheme for classification guided by explicitly stated postulates, canons and principles for the three planes of work and involves the analysis of the subject into its facets in the idea plane, their transformation into kernal terms in the verbal planes using current standard technology, and these translation to kernal numbers in the national plane according to a scheme of classification and the synthesis of kernal numbers... Read more » -
Facet
Meaning of Facet in Library Classification. A particular aspect of a subject or train of characteristics. E.g., in literature there may be four facets: language, form, author, and work. The term is used chiefly by Ranganathan in the colon classification and explained in detail by B.I. Palmer in his book The Fundamentals of Library Science. Ranganathan defined it as the totality of the sub-classes of a basic class derived by the use... Read more » -
Library Classification Schemes
Classification Schemes: Classification schemes is defined as “a list of classes arranged according to a set of pre-defined principles for the purpose of organizing items in a collection or entries in an index, bibliography or catalogue into groups based on their similarities and differences to facilitate access and retrieval.” Library classification schemes are tools that allow us to allocate a class mark – an artificial notation comprising alphanumeric characters and punctuation marks... Read more » -
Web Dewey (Online DDC)
About Web Dewey Users of DDC who started with the print version and later moved onto the Electronic version had long been requesting for more frequent institutional update of the Dewey database, hypertext linking and many other enhancements that are most effectively delivered in a browser-based setting. Apart from this, there is a very strong general trend from CDS to the Web today. Hence, Web-based access to an enhanced version of the... Read more » -
Types of Library Classification Schemes
On one extreme, a Library classification scheme can be completely enumerative where every subject and class ID listed with a pre-defined notation and the classifier has simply to choose a class and the corresponding notation. On the other hand, a classification scheme can be fully faceted, where the classifier has to follow a set of rules to construct a class number. In between these two extremes there is also a classification scheme... Read more » -
Dewey Decimal Classification : Brief Information of DDC
History of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is a general knowledge classification tool used in library classification that is continuously revised to keep pace with current knowledge. This system first published in the United States of America by Melvil Dewey in 1876. Currently DDC is published by OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), and it is the most widely used classification system in the world translated into more... Read more » -
Features of Library Classification Scheme
Library Classification Scheme Classification schemes need to include the following features to prove to be of maximumbenefit to the classifier: 1. Schedules: The term Schedule is used to describe the printed list of all the main classes, divisions and sub-divisions of the classification scheme. They provide a logical arrangement ofall the subjects encompassed by the classification scheme.This arrangement usually being hierarchical shows the relationship of specific subjects to their parent subject. The... Read more » -
Library Classification Schemes
Library Classification scheme Classification is a procedure of grouping similar items and objects and is essential in formulating groups that are known as classifying which results in Classification. This process helps the user to arrange, organise and make a logical sense of articles which also assists the user to locate them in an easy manner. According to the Dictionary of Library and Information Science, Classification schemesis defined as “a list of classes... Read more » -
Purpose & Objectives of Library Classification
Objectives of Library Classification The main objective of library classification is to arrange the library documents in afiliatory sequence for the convenience of both the readers and the staff in the library. Infact, According to Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, library classification mechanizes the correctre placement of library documents after use, fixes the most helpful place for a newly added document or a book amongst the other books available in the library on a... Read more »
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