Library Cataloguing Methods Overview
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What is the main advantage of a classified catalogue according to the text?

  • It does not organize entries based on subjects.
  • It provides no information about the strength and weakness of the library.
  • It groups related subjects together for easy access. (correct)
  • It allows for random entries under any subject.

    • How does a classified catalogue help in increasing readers' familiarity with books?

  • By scattering related books across different sections.
  • By grouping related books together for easy discovery. (correct)
  • By organizing books based on their publication date.
  • By providing no systematic order for locating books.

    • Why is it significant for a catalogue to disclose the strength and weakness of a library by subjects?

  • To group all books alphabetically for easy access.
  • To confuse readers with the arrangement of books.
  • To hide the availability of books on different subjects.
  • To provide an overview of the library's collection by subjects. (correct)

    • What is a potential downside of a classified catalogue according to the text?

    <p>Difficulty in referring to class index entries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does using an internationally accepted classification scheme benefit cataloguing?

    <p>It helps in cooperative cataloguing and promotes international bibliography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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