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  • Language: English

    Published by American Library Association, Chicago, 1928

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    Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 128 Pages; 7 Chapter With Foreword; Classification Under Special Subjects And Index. Ex-Library Copy With Usual Library Markings. Pages Tight; Moderate Page Wear; Page Edges Slightly Discolored. Inner Spine Crease Weakened And Split But Pages Are Intact. Faded Black Hard Covers With Orange Lettering On Front Cover And Spine. Some Wear And Fraying On Corners And Spine Ends. Some Rubbing And Discoloration Areas On Covers. Chapter Headings Include: General Principles Of Classifying Books; Special Forms Or Types Of Literary Material; Form Divisions; Books Written For One Class; Time Divisions; Local Treatment Of Topics ,Etc. Rare Vintage Copy.…

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  • Published by ALA, Chicago, 1954

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    Hardcover, original cloth. Ex-seminary library copy with usual markings. Clean, tight, complete book suitable for reading.

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  • Published by American Library Association, Chicago, 1939

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    Second Edition. A near fine copy in the publisher's original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion of dust-dulling and toning. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 177 pages 1 Kg.

  • Published by American Library Association, Chicago, 1939

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    Second Edition. A near fine copy in the publisher's original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion of dust-dulling and toning. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 177 pages 1 Kg.

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    Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Code for Classifiers' is a foundational treatise on the principles and practices of book classification within library systems. Written by William Stetson Merrill, this work serves as a practical guide for librarians and catalogers, offering a set of consistent rules to ensure that books are placed logically and helpfully within a collection. Rather than proposing a new classification scheme, the book focuses on the decision-making process-the 'code'-that allows classifiers to apply existing systems like the Dewey Decimal Classification or the Library of Congress Classification with precision and uniformity.The text addresses the various challenges encountered when assigning subject headings and class marks, providing a systematic approach to handling complex or multi-disciplinary works. By emphasizing the principles governing the consistent placing of books, Merrill highlights the importance of intellectual organization in making information accessible to researchers and the public alike. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the history of library science, the development of bibliographic standards, and the enduring logic of knowledge organization. It remains a significant historical document for professional librarians, students of information science, and scholars of book history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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    Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Code for Classifiers' is a seminal work in the field of library and information science, designed to provide a systematic set of principles for the classification of books and documents. Written by the distinguished librarian William Stetson Merrill, this manual addresses the practical and theoretical challenges encountered when assigning subject categories to diverse literary works.Rather than focusing solely on a specific system like the Dewey Decimal Classification or Library of Congress Classification, 'Code for Classifiers' offers a universal framework for determining the most appropriate placement for a work based on its primary subject and intent. The text serves as an essential guide for professionals and students seeking to understand the logic behind bibliographic organization. It explores the nuances of subject analysis, providing clear rules and examples to ensure consistency across library collections.This work remains a significant historical contribution to the standardization of cataloging practices, reflecting the rigorous intellectual effort required to organize the world's knowledge. Its focus on the inherent subject matter of a book makes it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of information management and the evolution of modern library science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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    Published by American Library Association, 20-1, 1928

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket.

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    Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Code for Classifiers' is a seminal work in the field of library and information science, designed to provide a systematic set of principles for the classification of books and documents. Written by the distinguished librarian William Stetson Merrill, this manual addresses the practical and theoretical challenges encountered when assigning subject categories to diverse literary works.Rather than focusing solely on a specific system like the Dewey Decimal Classification or Library of Congress Classification, 'Code for Classifiers' offers a universal framework for determining the most appropriate placement for a work based on its primary subject and intent. The text serves as an essential guide for professionals and students seeking to understand the logic behind bibliographic organization. It explores the nuances of subject analysis, providing clear rules and examples to ensure consistency across library collections.This work remains a significant historical contribution to the standardization of cataloging practices, reflecting the rigorous intellectual effort required to organize the world's knowledge. Its focus on the inherent subject matter of a book makes it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of information management and the evolution of modern library science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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    Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Code for Classifiers' is a foundational treatise on the principles and practices of book classification within library systems. Written by William Stetson Merrill, this work serves as a practical guide for librarians and catalogers, offering a set of consistent rules to ensure that books are placed logically and helpfully within a collection. Rather than proposing a new classification scheme, the book focuses on the decision-making process-the 'code'-that allows classifiers to apply existing systems like the Dewey Decimal Classification or the Library of Congress Classification with precision and uniformity.The text addresses the various challenges encountered when assigning subject headings and class marks, providing a systematic approach to handling complex or multi-disciplinary works. By emphasizing the principles governing the consistent placing of books, Merrill highlights the importance of intellectual organization in making information accessible to researchers and the public alike. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the history of library science, the development of bibliographic standards, and the enduring logic of knowledge organization. It remains a significant historical document for professional librarians, students of information science, and scholars of book history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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    LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 16 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.…

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    LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 200. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1954 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 200.…

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    LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 200. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1947 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 200.…

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    Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 202. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1939 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 202.…

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    Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 272. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 272.…

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    LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 146 Language: English Pages: 146.…

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Code for Classifiers" is a seminal work in the field of library and information science, designed to provide a systematic set of principles for the classification of books and documents. Written by the distinguished librarian William Stetson Merrill, this manual addresses the practical and theoretical challenges encountered when assigning subject categories to diverse literary works.Rather than focusing solely on a specific system like the Dewey Decimal Classification or Library of Congress Classification, "Code for Classifiers" offers a universal framework for determining the most appropriate placement for a work based on its primary subject and intent. The text serves as an essential guide for professionals and students seeking to understand the logic behind bibliographic organization. It explores the nuances of subject analysis, providing clear rules and examples to ensure consistency across library collections.This work remains a significant historical contribution to the standardization of cataloging practices, reflecting the rigorous intellectual effort required to organize the world's knowledge. Its focus on the inherent subject matter of a book makes it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of information management and the evolution of modern library science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…