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W6 - Intro To Classification

This document provides an overview of two major library classification systems: the Library of Congress Classification System (LCCS) and the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC). It describes how both systems organize materials into subjects and allow for easy retrieval. The LCCS uses a mixed alphanumeric notation while the DDC uses pure numeric notation. The document also discusses advantages of classification systems in organizing materials and some disadvantages.

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W6 - Intro To Classification

This document provides an overview of two major library classification systems: the Library of Congress Classification System (LCCS) and the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC). It describes how both systems organize materials into subjects and allow for easy retrieval. The LCCS uses a mixed alphanumeric notation while the DDC uses pure numeric notation. The document also discusses advantages of classification systems in organizing materials and some disadvantages.

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INTRODUCTION

TO
CLASSIFICATION
IMC111 WEEK 6
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS

• The chief purpose of the classification system in a


library is to provide a basis for organizing books and
materials so that they can be found quickly and easily
by those persons who use the library; it is also a means
of bringing materials on the same subject together so
that they can be used easily and conveniently.

• Two major classification systems are:


- Library of Congress Classification System
(LCCS)
- Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC)
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS

❑Uses
• To group materials of the same subject together
• Allows easy storage and retrieval of materials
• Shows the main subject area of a library
collection.
❑Uses notation to represent its subject
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS

Notation

❑ = alphabets, numbers and symbols used in a Pure notation


classification scheme.
❑ 2 types of notation
• Pure : uses only numbers [0 – 9] or
alphabets [A – Z] e.g. Dewey Decimal
Classification Scheme.
• Mixed : uses numbers and alphabets –
alphanumeric – e.g. Library of Congress Mix notation
Classification Scheme, and, symbols [ +,=,/,:
] e.g. Universal Decimal Classification
Scheme
Library of Congress Classification System (LCCS)
•The Library of Congress was founded in 1800. The
earliest classification of books in the library.

•The LC system is used in most academic libraries. Books


on similar subjects are grouped together under 20 primary
classes, which are represented by letters of the alphabet.

•The LC system combines letters of the alphabet and


Arabic numerals. (Mix – Notation). Example, PN 6109.9 ( Collection of poetry by
women authors) TK 7800 (electronics)
Example : Q = Science QE = Geology
•Organizes knowledge in 21 broad categories, labeled A –
Z. Alphabets I, O, W, X, Y not in use.
LC number can begin with 1, 2 or 3 letters
E = U.S. History
KFH = Law of Hawaii

Most subject areas will have call number


beginning with 1 or 2 letters.
Library of Congress Classification

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Books are arranged on the shelf according to the
classification and within each class, alphabetically by
author. The following examples show the way the call
number looks on the spine of a book and how the
books would be arranged on the shelf:
Library of Congress Classification--Shelving

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kMode=0
Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC)
In the Dewey Decimal Classification System , Arabic
numerals are used decimally to signify the various classes
of subjects.

Dewey divided all knowledge , as represented by books


and other materials, into nine classes, which is numbered
100-900.

Call numbers in DDC use numbers and decimals. This is


called pure notation.
Example 621.38 (electronics and communication
engineering), 510 (Mathematics).
Most school libraries and public libraries are organized
using DDC.
The primary classes are represented by numbers.
Dewey Decimal Classification System
(DDC)
The arrangement of classified materials on the
shelves follows the outline of the classification system.
The letters under the classification number refer to
author’s name. They will appear on the shelves in this
order:

745.4 745.4441 745.5 745.54 745.674


H8883n F352d V882a N134b L152g

745.7 810 810.9 810.903 810.917


B121f D191s Ar658a L1281t D193s
Dewey Decimal Classification-Shelving

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Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC)

000-099 Generalities
100-199 Philosophy & psychology
200-299 Religion
300-399 Social sciences
400-499 Language
500-599 Natural sciences & mathematics
600-699 Technology (Applied sciences)
700-799 The arts
800-899 Literature & rhetoric
900-999 Geography & history
ADVANTAGES OF USING CLASSIFICATION
SCHEMES

❑ Shelving of books is more consistent. Its


classmark will act as a specific ‘address’.

❑ Retrieval of books is more straightforward. Library


users can look for clear labels on each book
instead of the book’s author and title which might
be difficult to read along the spine.

❑ Browsing the book is made easier.


DISADVANTAGES OF USING CLASSIFICATION
SCHEMES

❑ Not all subjects may be catered for in the scheme.

❑ Users can be confused by what classmarks,


represent, often there is no recognizable link
between the subject and the book.

❑ A book given the wrong classmark and shelved


out of its subject area could be lost forever and of
no use to library user.
Let’s have some fun!!!!!
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Exercise
Sort the following call numbers into correct LCC shelf order.
Question 1
GN GN GN GN GN
325 325.F7 324 326 326
.F47 1979 .F531 .F5 .F5
1986 1991 1989

Answer:

GN
324
.F531
1986

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Exercise
Sort the following call numbers into correct LCC shelf order.
Question 2

PL2892 PL282 PL2842 PL8224 PL42


.A53 .A5 .A2 .A50 .A552
1987 1942 1990 1990 1993

Answer:

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Thank you

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