Definition of library classification ( Arpita Biswas_Roll no. 41)

 Definition of library classification

Definition:

         Library classification is the arrangement of library holdings in a logical order, from the general to the specific, based on the main subject of the resources. The general steps of classifying books are presented in the chapter and the main classification schemes and a few localized or discipline-oriented systems are listed. 

* 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:

"A library classification is a system of coding and organizing library materials (books, serials, audiovisual materials, computer files, maps, manuscripts, realia) according to their subject and allocating a call number to that information resource. Similar to classification systems used in biology, bibliographic classification systems group entities that are similar together typically arranged in a hierarchical tree structure (assuming none-faceted system)."

*From the Dictionary:

                      "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."  

      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 in this blog provide.

          Source

          Textbook  : Introduction of Library and Information science by Richard Rubin, 2011

          Encyclopedia : New World Encyclopedia

          Dictionary :  Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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