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Which classification scheme primarily uses SEARS lists for subject headings?
Which classification scheme primarily uses SEARS lists for subject headings?
- Colonial Classification System
- Library of Congress classification
- Dewey Decimal Classification (correct)
- Universal Decimal Classification
What does the 'REF' symbol indicate in the Library of Congress classification?
What does the 'REF' symbol indicate in the Library of Congress classification?
- Reference section (correct)
- Rare books section
- Research section
- Region specific
Which class in the Dewey Decimal Classification covers psychology and parapsychology?
Which class in the Dewey Decimal Classification covers psychology and parapsychology?
- Class 100 (correct)
- Class 400
- Class 300
- Class 200
How many main classes does the Library of Congress classification have?
How many main classes does the Library of Congress classification have?
What is the classification symbol for general works in the Dewey Decimal Classification?
What is the classification symbol for general works in the Dewey Decimal Classification?
Which class in the Dewey Decimal Classification covers social sciences?
Which class in the Dewey Decimal Classification covers social sciences?
In the Library of Congress classification, how is a specific subject represented?
In the Library of Congress classification, how is a specific subject represented?
What does the 'HG' symbol represent in the Library of Congress classification coding example?
What does the 'HG' symbol represent in the Library of Congress classification coding example?
What is the primary purpose of cataloguing in a library?
What is the primary purpose of cataloguing in a library?
What does a classification notation represent in a library?
What does a classification notation represent in a library?
Which of the following best describes a classification scheme?
Which of the following best describes a classification scheme?
How does the arrangement of information benefit library users?
How does the arrangement of information benefit library users?
Which class would a book on wigs be classified under?
Which class would a book on wigs be classified under?
What is indicated by a call number on a library item?
What is indicated by a call number on a library item?
What is the primary focus of Class 600?
What is the primary focus of Class 600?
In what context is the Elizabeth Moys Classification Scheme primarily used?
In what context is the Elizabeth Moys Classification Scheme primarily used?
Which of the following components is NOT typically part of cataloguing?
Which of the following components is NOT typically part of cataloguing?
What is the role of information organization in a library?
What is the role of information organization in a library?
Which of the following is covered under Class 700?
Which of the following is covered under Class 700?
What does Class 900 primarily focus on?
What does Class 900 primarily focus on?
Which of the following accurately defines the term catalog record?
Which of the following accurately defines the term catalog record?
Which subclass corresponds to the care of hair?
Which subclass corresponds to the care of hair?
The Moys Classification Scheme was first published in what year?
The Moys Classification Scheme was first published in what year?
Which of the following aspects of clothing is classified under 155.95?
Which of the following aspects of clothing is classified under 155.95?
What is the main characteristic that differentiates Moys classification from LCC regarding decimal points?
What is the main characteristic that differentiates Moys classification from LCC regarding decimal points?
Which country is predominantly associated with the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)?
Which country is predominantly associated with the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)?
In UDC, which two classes were merged into one?
In UDC, which two classes were merged into one?
How many main classes does the Bliss Classification system consist of?
How many main classes does the Bliss Classification system consist of?
Which category is NOT one of the fundamental categories in the Colon Classification?
Which category is NOT one of the fundamental categories in the Colon Classification?
What type of notation system does Bliss Classification utilize?
What type of notation system does Bliss Classification utilize?
What fundamental aspect do all the classifications mentioned share?
What fundamental aspect do all the classifications mentioned share?
What is the main category referred to in the provided context as currently vacant in UDC?
What is the main category referred to in the provided context as currently vacant in UDC?
What is the primary responsibility of interlibrary loans in a library?
What is the primary responsibility of interlibrary loans in a library?
Which of the following is NOT typically part of the reserves service's responsibilities?
Which of the following is NOT typically part of the reserves service's responsibilities?
What actions are involved in the serials management process?
What actions are involved in the serials management process?
In acquisitions and receiving, what is essential for ensuring the accuracy of library materials?
In acquisitions and receiving, what is essential for ensuring the accuracy of library materials?
Which collection includes materials specifically related to African history and culture?
Which collection includes materials specifically related to African history and culture?
What is a key task of the bindery and book repair operations within a library?
What is a key task of the bindery and book repair operations within a library?
What is one of the main responsibilities performed in the context of interlibrary loans?
What is one of the main responsibilities performed in the context of interlibrary loans?
Which type of library material is generally kept for short-term circulation?
Which type of library material is generally kept for short-term circulation?
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Study Notes
Information Organization
- The process of classifying and arranging information for easy access and retrieval.
- Involves describing the contents, purpose, and features of documents.
- Crucial for facilitating access to library collections.
Cataloguing
- Creating entries for a library’s catalog, including bibliographic descriptions, subject analysis, classification notations, and physical preparation of items for the shelf.
Catalog Record
- Defines and describes the bibliographic unit being catalogued.
- Each catalog record may describe a single interview, multiple interviews, or an entire oral history project.
Classification
- Arranging subjects into classes, organizing information within a hierarchy of knowledge.
- Involves assigning a specific code (classification notation) that represents the hierarchy.
Classification Notations
- A system of letters, symbols, or a combination of both, used to represent specific levels of knowledge hierarchy in a classification scheme.
Classification Scheme
- A systematic method of organizing knowledge.
Call Numbers
- Numbers on the spine label of a library item, indicating its location on the shelves.
- Typically consist of a class number, book number, and location symbol.
Library of Congress Classification
- Used in the Library of Congress and many academic libraries worldwide.
- Employs 21 main classes denoted by a single letter of the alphabet.
- Utilizes 1-4 digits for subject designation and decimals for expansion.
- Alphanumeric system for representing subjects.
Dewey Decimal Classification
- Primarily used in public libraries.
- Less expansive than the Library of Congress Classification.
- Uses four volumes for organizing knowledge:
- Volume 1: Tables
- Volume 2: Schedules (000-500)
- Volume 3: Schedules (600-900)
- Volume 4: Index
- Utilizes Sears lists of subject headings for selecting the appropriate heading.
- Divided into ten main classes, each representing a major discipline or group of related disciplines.
- Each main class has ten subdivisions.
Elizabeth Moys Classification Scheme
- Designed for classifying legal materials.
- Primarily used in law libraries within common law jurisdictions like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
- Integrates with the Library of Congress Classification system.
Universal Decimal Classification
- Based on the Dewey Decimal Classification.
- Widely used in French-speaking countries, Spain, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
- Used by special and technological libraries within the English-speaking world.
- Similar structure to Dewey Decimal Classification with ten main classes, but class 4 (language) is merged with class 8 (Literature).
Bliss Classification
- Also known as Bibliographic Classification (BC).
- Primarily used in British libraries.
- Consists of 35 main classes, including nine numerical and 26 alphabetical classes.
- Uses Roman letters and Arabic numerals for notations.
Colon Classification
- Utilizes a set of main classes divided into facets.
- Five fundamental categories:
- Space
- Energy
- Matter
- Personality
Organization by Format
- Arranging information based on its physical form, such as books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and digital resources.
USIU-Africa Library Collections
- Periodicals— journals, magazines, and other serial publications
- Audiovisual materials— films, videos, sound recordings
- Reference collection— encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other non-circulating reference sources
- Short loan collection— materials with limited loan periods
- Course text— textbooks and other materials assigned for specific courses
- Africana collection— materials related to African history, culture, and society
- American Studies collection— materials related to American history, culture, and society
- U.N. Collection— materials related to the United Nations
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