Objective:
· To acquaint with conceptual foundation of library classification and library cataloguing as base for knowledge organization.
This course comprises of Four Units. Unit –I to II deals with Library Classification and Unit –III to IV deals with Library Cataloguing.
Unit –I
Library Classification Concept: Definition, Need and Purpose
History and Development of Library Classification since 19th century
Structure and Features of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
Structure and Features of Colon Classification (CC)
Unit- II
Notation: Concept, Definitions, Types, Qualities and Functions.
Canons/ Normative Principles of Classification
Species of Library Classification
Five Fundamental Categories: PMEST
Postulational Approach: Steps for Practical Classification
Unit- III
Library Catalogue: Concept, Definition, and Functions
History and development of standard Library Catalogue Codes: ALA, AACR and CCC
Types of Library Catalogue: Dictionary Catalogue and Classified Catalogue
Physical Forms of Catalogues
Unit– IV
Co-operative and Centralized Cataloguing
Union Catalogue: Definition, Need, Purpose and Functions
Canons of Cataloguing: An Overview
Subject Headings - Aim, Purpose; Sear’s List of Subject Heading (SLSH)
- Course creator: MEGHNA DHAR