Classification in Theory and Practice (Chandos Series for Information Professionals)

This book covers all of the major library classification schemes in use in Europe, UK and US; it includes practical exercises to demonstrate their application. Importantly, classifying electronic resources is also discussed. The aim of the book is to demystify a very complex subject, and to provide a sound theoretical underpinning, together with practical advice and development of practical skills. The book fills the gap between more complex theoretical texts and those books with a purely practical approach. Chapters concentrate purely on classification rather than cataloguing and indexing, ensuring a more in-depth coverage of the topic. Covers the latest Dewey Decimal Classification, 22nd edition Provides practical advice on which schemes will be most suitable for different types of library collection Covers classification of electronic resources and taxonomy construction Following on from the first edition of this book, the second edition fills the gap between more complex theoretical texts and those books with a purely practical approach. The book looks at major library classification schemes in use in Europe, UK and the USA, and includes practical exercises to demonstrate their application. Importantly, classifying electronic resources is also discussed. Classification in Theory and Practice aims to demystify a very complex subject, and to provide a sound theoretical underpinning, together with practical advice and development of practical skills. Chapters concentrate purely on classification rather than cataloguing and indexing, ensuring a more in-depth coverage of the topic. covers the latest Dewey Decimal Classification, 23rd edition provides practical advice on which schemes will be most suitable for different types of library collection covers classification of digital resources explores recent developments in digital resources and tagging Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages vii-viii List of abbreviations , Page ix About the author , Page xi 1 - Classification in theory and practice , Pages 1-25 2 - Classification schemes for general collections , Pages 27-79 3 - Classification schemes for specialist collections , Pages 81-132 4 - Classifying electronic resources , Pages 133-160 5 - Summary , Pages 161-164 Appendix - Answers to practical exercises , Pages 165-176 Index , Pages 177-181 Susan Batley covers all of the major library classification schemes in use in Europe, the UK and the US and includes practical exercises to demonstrate their application. The text concentrates purely on classification rather than cataloguing and indexing, ensuring a more in-depth coverage of the topic