Classification in Theory and Practice, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by Susan Batley

• Publisher: Chandos Publishing
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 203
• Series: Chandos Information Professional Series
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Following on from the first edition of this book, the second edition fills the gap between more complex theoretical texts and those books with a purely practical approach. The book looks at major library classification schemes in use in Europe, UK and the USA, and includes practical exercises to demonstrate their application. Importantly, classifying electronic resources is also discussed. Classification in Theory and Practice aims to demystify a very complex subject, and to provide a sound theoretical underpinning, together with practical advice and development of practical skills. Chapters concentrate purely on classification rather than cataloguing and indexing, ensuring a more in-depth coverage of the topic.

• covers the latest Dewey Decimal Classification, 23rd edition
• provides practical advice on which schemes will be most suitable for different types of library collection
• covers classification of digital resources
• explores recent developments in digital resources and tagging

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front matter, Pages i-iii
Copyright, Page iv
List of figures and tables, Page ix
List of abbreviations, Page xi
Preface to the second edition, Pages xiii-xv
About the author, Page xvii
1 - Classification in theory and practice, Pages 1-29
2 - Classification schemes for general collections, Pages 31-86
3 - Classification schemes for specialist collections, Pages 87-142
4 - Classifying digital resources, Pages 143-171
5 - Summary, Pages 173-178
Answers to practical exercises, Pages 179-190
Index, Pages 191-195