DEFINITION OF LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION OVERVIEW - MAMATA SAHA, ROLL- 13

DEFINITION OF LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION OVERVIEW - MAMATA SAHA, ROLL- 13

Date- 22.11.23

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:

"As stated earlier the choice of classification is always related to purpose. The purpose of classification in Libraries is to organised knowledge presented in various physical forms. Since books have been for long the most important form for communicating knowledge, the term 'Bibliographic classification'. Is often used as a synonym for library classification. 

  • From the Encyclopedia:
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. 
  • From the Dictionary:

Library classification is the system of arrangement of knowledge from library resources. There are various library classification systems in use (for example - Dewey Decimal classification system, Universal Decimate system) to order and arranged the library materials. 


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: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE An Introduction (Bhubaneswar Chakrabarty, Piyushkanti Mohapatra)

Encyclopedia: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/library-classification

Dictionary: DICTIONARY of Library and Information Science (Dr. Swapan Kumar Patra, Sakti Sankar Sinhamahapatra)

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