Adjustable Classification for Libraries - Softcover

James D. Brown

 
9781332790067: Adjustable Classification for Libraries

Synopsis

This book is a thorough examination of the history and evolution of classication systems for libraries. The author, an expert in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, from its earliest origins to the present day. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of classication systems, from the earliest efforts to organize knowledge in ancient Greece to the development of modern bibliographic classication systems in the 19th century. The second part of the book examines the theoretical foundations of classication, including the different ways of organizing knowledge and the criteria used to evaluate classication systems. The third part of the book discusses the practical applications of classication systems in libraries, including the different types of classication systems used in different types of libraries and the challenges of implementing and maintaining classication systems. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history, theory, or practice of classication in libraries. It is also a valuable resource for students of library science and information science.

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