A practical overview of the Tentative Scheme of Classification for the Library of the Grolier Club, New York. This guide explains how topics from bibliography to fine arts are organized, helping you find what you need quickly.
The material outlines a broad, decimal-style system that groups books by major fields such as bibliography, the book, writing, typography, book illustration, and ex-libris. It also sketches subcategories, cross-references, and how special subjects are handled, all aimed at streamlining library organization and discovery.
- Understand how major divisions are structured to improve shelf navigation and cataloging.
- See how subtopics like typography, illustration, and binding fit into a coherent scheme.
- Learn how cross-references and notes support access to related works across categories.
- Identify the types of materials and topics commonly collected in a library focused on books and printing.
Ideal for librarians, catalogers, students, and collectors who want a clear, practical map to organizing bibliographic materials.