Classification in Theory and Practice

Zusammenfassung This book looks at major library classification schemes in use in Europe, UK and the USA, and includes practical exercises to demonstrate their application. Importantly, classifying electronic resources is also discussed.

List of contents

1. Classification in theory and practice 2. Classification schemes for general collections 3. Classification schemes for specialist collections 4. Classifying digital resources 5. Summary

Report

"...I found the organization and logical presentation of the book to be clear and meaningful. Those new to classification will get a good foundation in the theory as well a practical help in the application of whatever schemes their libraries use." -- Technicalities

Product details

• Authors: Sue Batley, Susan Batley, Susan (London Metropolitan University Batley
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.2014
• EAN: 9781843347859
• ISBN: 978-1-84334-785-9
• No. of pages: 214
• Series: Chandos Information Professional Series; Chandos Information Profession; Chandos Information Profession; Chandos Information Professional Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system