New System of Classification and Numbering in Use in the Mechanics' Institute Free Library, 16-24 West 44th Street, New York City (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry William Parker

9780331305678: New System of Classification and Numbering in Use in the Mechanics' Institute Free Library, 16-24 West 44th Street, New York City (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331305674 ISBN 13: 9780331305678

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical, mnemonic library classification system for quick access.

This introductory volume describes a system that groups knowledge by subject, then refines it with an author-number code and a title initial. It aims to aid both the public and library staff, helping readers locate books even if they don’t supply full class letters or numbers.

Organized into major classes and sub-classes, the book illustrates how shelves are arranged—from agriculture and biographies to commerce, education, and the arts. It includes examples of how a work would be classified and how biography, fiction, and other forms are positioned within the scheme. The layout emphasizes room for growth, with unused letters and divisions reserved for future classes.

Learn how books are classified first by subject, then by author-number, then by the title’s initial letter.
See how multiple subjects and biographies are handled within the same system.
Explore the structure of major classes and their sub-divisions, including arts, literature, history, and more.
Understand features designed to aid readers and library employees in finding and shelving titles.

Ideal for librarians, students of library science, and readers curious about how a large library can be organized for fast access.

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