A Decimal System For The Arrangement And Administration Of Libraries (1856)

""A Decimal System For The Arrangement And Administration Of Libraries"" is a book written by Nathaniel Bradstreet Shurtleff in 1856. The book proposes a new system for organizing and managing libraries, based on the decimal system used in mathematics. The author argues that this system will make it easier for librarians to classify and locate books, as well as for patrons to find the books they are looking for. The book provides detailed instructions for implementing the system, including how to assign numbers to different subjects and how to create a catalog using these numbers.The book also includes examples of how the system can be applied in different types of libraries, such as public libraries, school libraries, and private collections. The author emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate records and keeping the library organized in order to ensure that it remains a valuable resource for its users.Overall, ""A Decimal System For The Arrangement And Administration Of Libraries"" is a pioneering work in the field of library science, and its ideas continue to influence the way libraries are organized and managed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.