Classification Systems

Classification Systems Library of Congress Classification System Dewey Decimal Classification System

Library of Congress Classification

first developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for the Library of Congress. Over the course of the twentieth century, the system was adopted for use by other libraries as well, especially large academic libraries US. It is currently one of the most widely used library classification systems in the world

Library of Congress Classification

divides all knowledge into twenty-one basic classes, each identified by a single letter of the alphabet further divided into more specific subclasses, identified by twoletter, or occasionally three-letter, combinations Each subclass includes a loosely hierarchical arrangement of the topics pertinent to the subclass, going from the general to the more specific. Individual topics are often broken down by specific places, time periods, or bibliographic forms (such as periodicals, biographies, etc.). Each topic is assigned a single number or a span of numbers (whole numbers and decimal numbers)

Library of Congress Classification

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Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Subclass RA (cont.)

Library of Congress Classification

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Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Library of Congress Classification

Dewey Decimal Classification System

conceived by Melvil Dewey in 1873 and first published in 1876. published in full and abridged editions in print and electronic versions divided into ten main classes each main class is further divided into ten divisions, and each division into ten sections

Dewey Decimal Classification System

The first summary contains the ten main classes. The first digit in each three-digit number represents the main class. For example, 600 represents technology. The second summary contains the hundred divisions. The second digit in each three-digit number indicates the division. For example, 600 is used for general works on technology, 610 for medicine and health, 620 for engineering,630 for agriculture. The third summary contains the thousand sections. The third digit in each three-digit number indicates the section. Thus, 610 is used for general works on medicine and health, 611 for human anatomy, 612 for human physiology, 613 for personal health and safety.

Dewey Decimal Classification System

Exercise No. 3

References http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcc.html http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/summaries/

FINAL PAPER
Objectives 1. Provide electronic resources (database) for library users. 2. Convince administration to get database/s 3. Study pros and cons of having the database/s 4. Recommend database/s for purchase/subscription

Format/Sample
Dear Dr./Sir/Madam, I would like to recommend _________. Its best to have this because (highlight).

Target audience Cost (perpetual ; subscription) Accessibility (IP authentication, remote access (username/password), mobile) Content Availability of Tech Support Advantages / Disadvantages Summary in tabular format ETC...

Sample Table Summary

Criteria Target Audience/Content Cost Accessibility Tech Support Etc. e.g. Best Features Promo/packages Has a local distributor Database A Database B

Final Paper
Paper size : 8.5 x 11 Margins: Normal Spacing : 1.15 Minimum of 3 pages maximum of 5