Paper IV Library Classification

Objectives

This paper intends to import the knowledge of in classifying the universe of knowledge existed in the form of recorded knowledge and to the major classification schemes so far developed.

There will be two sections in the question paper.  Students should have to attempt two questions from Section A. Section B. will be compulsory.  Practical examination will be conducted by the department.  Students should secure pass mark in both theory and practical separately.

IV. I: Theory

Contents

1. Library Classification 15 L

1.1 Need and Purpose of Library Classification
1.2 General Theory and History of Library Classification
1.3 Mapping of Subjects in DDC. and CC

2. Postulational Approach to Classification. 20 L

2.1 Postulation and its usefulness in Classification.
2.2 Concept of Fundamental Categories.
2.3 Facet Analysis and Facet Sequence.
2.4 Phase Relations.
2.5 Common Isolates.

3. Notation-Defination, Need, Function and Mnemonic. 20 L

3.1 Notation-Need Functions.
3.2 Hospitality in Array and Chain.
3.3 Call Number and its Structure.
3.4 Kinds of Mnemonics.

4. Study of Selected Schemes of Classification 20 L

4.1 Dewey Decimal Classification.
4.2 Colon Classification.
4.3 Species of Classification Schemes.

IV. II: Practical

Contents

1. Deway Decimal Classification 20 L

1.1 Introduction, Structures and Organisation of Deway Decimal Classification (DDC) 19th Edition.
1.2 Definitions, Notes and Instructions
1.3 Ascertaining Specific Subjects of a Document and Assigning Class Number to it.
1.4 Using the Relative Index
1.5 Synthesis of Class Numbers of Number Building Practice.

2. Use of Auxiliary Tables and Multiple Synthesis in DDC 20 L

2.1 Use of Table 1: Standards Dub Divisions.
2.2 Use of Table 2: Areas.
2.3 Use of Table 3: Sub-divisions of Individual Literatures.
2.4 Use of Tables 4 and 6 and 5 and 7.
2.5 Multiple Synthesis and Order or Precedence.

3. Colon Classification 35 L

3.1 Colon Classification: Introduction.
3.2 Colon Classification: Introduction to the Application of Postulates and Principles for Facet Analysis and Synthesis in Humanities and Social Science.
3.3 Colon Classification: Introduction to the Application of Postulate and Principles for Facet Analysis and Synthesis in Biological Science.
3.4 Colon Classification: Introduction to the Application of Postulate and Principles for Facet Analysis and Synthesis in Physical Sciences and Generalia.
3.5 Some Significant Aspects of Colon Classification: Common Isolates, Phase Relation, Book Number and Collection Numbers.

Text Books for Paper IV

1. Dewey, Melvil : Decimal Classification:  19th ed. 3 Vols, N.Y.: Forest Press, 1978.
2. Ranganathan, S.R. : Colon Classification:  6th Rev. ed. Bombay: Asia, 1969.
3. Krishan Kumar : Theory of Classification: 4th ed. New Delhi: Vikas, 1958.
4. Sayers, WCB : Introduction to Library Classification: 9th ed. London: Graften, 1958.

Recommended Books for Paper IV

1. Ranganathan, S.R. : Elements of Library Classification:  3rd ed. Bombay: Asia, 1957.
2. Husain, Shabahat : Library Classification; Facets and Analysis:  New Delhi: Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co. 1993.
3. Needham, C.D. : Organizing Knowledge in Libraries; an Introduction to Classification and Cataloging:  London: Andre Deutsch 1964.
4. Ranganathan, S.R. : Prolegomena to Library Classification:  3rd ed. Bombay, Asia Publishing House, 1969.
5. Satija, M.P. : Manual of Practical Colon Classification: New Delhi, Sterling Pub, 1984.