Definition Of Library Classification (Blog by Sayak Biswas_roll no. 26)

Definition Of

Library Classification

                   -by Sayak Biswas

Abstract Idea of a Library

Definition:

     Library classification is a way of arranging library materials in a logical and consistent manner, making them easy to locate and access. It is a complex and ever-changing discipline, but its fundamental principles remain the same.

• From the Textbook:

"Library classification is the process of organizing library materials in a systematic way so that they can be easily found and used." (Rubin, 2011, p. 123)

• From the Encyclopedia:

"Library classification is the systematic arrangement of library materials by subject matter, using a classification system such as the Dewey Decimal Classification or the Library of Congress Classification." (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2023)

• From the Dictionary:

"Library classification: the arrangement of library materials in a systematic way, usually by subject matter, using a classification system such as the Dewey Decimal Classification or the Library of Congress Classification." (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2023)

Conclusion:

Library classification is a complex and important process. It helps to ensure that library materials are easy to find and use. The three sources cited in this blog provide clear and concise definitions of library classification.

Source:

Textbook: Introduction to Library and Information Science by Richard Rubin, 2011

Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia Britannica

Dictionary: Merriam-Webster Dictionary