Dictionary catalogue vs classified catalogue
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- 2. Dictionary catalogue Classified catalogue A catalogue in which all the entries are word entries. A catalogue in which some entries are number entries and some are word entries. Definition - According to Ranganathan Arrangement One single alphabetical sequence of author, title, subject, series etc. Two parts-1) Classified parts arranged by class numbers 2) Alphabetical index. Filing of author Works of the same author, different edition, different translations are kept together. Alphabetical index gets this filing of authors and works.
- 3. Dictionary catalogue Classified catalogue Related subjects gets scattered but can be joint by cross reference. It is organized arrangement of subjects, displaying their relations. Classified parts brings subject relation. Filing of subject Printing of subject catalogue Subject catalogue is more difficult to print. Any class or subject catalogue can be printed at any time easily. Assessment strength There is possibility of assessing the strength or weakness of particular subject. Collection strength or weakness of a subject can be easily assessed.
- 4. Dictionary catalogue Classified catalogue Subject approach independent of any classification scheme. Entirely dependent on classification. Relation to classification scheme New subjects New heading of subject inserted without any difficulty. It is fit for subject inserted properly. Feature headings No need to be dependent on any classification scheme given as required. Verbal equivalent of class numbers necessary as feature headings.
- 5. Dictionary catalogue Classified catalogue It is ease for use as it is simple and straight forward. A single search is enough to find any place of information. Two step search via alphabetical index and then to classified part. Easy to use Printing Printing of subjects is possible and number of subjects catalogues can be brought out. Compilation assistance It is not very convenient for compiling subjects bibliographies. It is very convenient for preparing subject bibliographies. It is printing cannot be done in parts. The whole from A to Z only is possible.
- 6. Dictionary catalogue Classified catalogue This is useful for small and medium libraries, public libraries and general libraries. This is useful for research libraries, very big libraries and specialized libraries. Maintenance The maintenance of subject entries in alphabetical part is easier because replacing of old subject terms by new ones is easier as compared with dictionary catalogue. Replacing of old subject terms by new subject terms is time consuming process. conclusion