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Explore the history of this most important area of library science! This informative collection considers the historical aspects of cataloging and classification around the world and throughout the centuries. Thoughtfully divided into three categories (cataloging rules, individual countries/regions, and special formats/topics), Historical Aspects of Cataloging and Classification covers general topics such as the development of cataloging rules, classification schemes, and the development of online systems. It also addresses specific topics—for example, Alaskan native languages and cultures; development of the law classification at the Library of Congress; book collectors in imperial Spain; and the cataloging of sexual materials in the Kinsey Library at Indiana University. Historical Aspects of Cataloging and Classification brings you the expertise of 32 authors from ten countries on six continents. These authors, representing national, state, university, and special libraries, bring perspectives from a variety of backgrounds. They include practicing librarians, library educators, library school students, non-librarians, and respected retired librarians. With contributions from Argentina, Australia, Botswana, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Iran, Japan, Mexico, and the United States, Historical Aspects of Cataloging and Classification provides comprehensive international coverage of the subject. Handy tables, notes, and bibliographies make the information easy to access and understand. With this book, you'll examine the importance of providing access to unique collectionsthe development of cataloging codes and international cooperationthe influence of Anglo-American cataloging on the rest of the worldthe individual cataloging and classification histories of countries on every continenthistorical developments regarding various formats of materials—archival collections, government publications, law, maps, music, rare books, serials, and more Anyone with an interest in library history will find this book fascinating. Make it a part of your professional/teaching collection today!
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"An excellent testimony to the skill, dedication, and organizational effectiveness of the cataloger. -- Charley Pennell, MLS, Head, Cataloging Department, North Carolina State University Libraries
A veritable smorgasbord of topics. School libraries and other libraries with substantial library science collections will want this book -- Roxanne Sellberg, MLS, Assistant University Librarian for Technical Services, Northwestern University Library
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Historical Aspects of Cataloging and Classification
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Haworth Press, Incorporated, The, 2003
ISBN 10: 0789019817
ISBN 13: 9780789019813
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