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The Development of the Dewey Decimal Classification.
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Sweeney, Russell – Journal of Documentation, 1983
This review of the evolution of the Dewey Decimal Classification over past 30 years concentrates on three conflicts that have influenced recent developments: integrity of numbers versus keeping pace with knowledge; detailed bibliographic classification versus shelf location device; and national bias versus internationalization. Seven references…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification, Guides
Library of Congress Classification as an Online Retrieval Tool: Potentials and Limitations.
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Chan, Lois Mai – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Explores the potential usefulness of the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system as a tool in online retrieval. Unique features of LCC are described and a theoretical analysis of its potentials and limitations in terms of subject browsing, enhanced vocabulary, and class number searching are presented. (CDD)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification, Information Retrieval
African Literature as a New Main Class.
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Amaeshi, Basil – International Library Review, 1985
This discussion of the classification of African literature in major schemes provides a review of the literature and examples from Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classifications. A proposed class (PV) comprising categories of general African literature, African literature in European languages, and African literature in indigenous languages…
Descriptors: African Languages, African Literature, Cataloging, Classification
Crisis in Cataloging Revisited: The Year's Work in Subject Analysis, 1990.
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Young, James Bradford – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1991
Reviews the 1990 literature that concerns subject analysis. Issues addressed include subject cataloging, including Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH); classification, including Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification, and classification in online systems; subject access, including the online use of…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification
Preparing for the Use of Classification in Online Cataloging Systems and in Online Catalogs.
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Cochrane, Pauline A.; Markey, Karen – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Presents overview of library classification and automation (1940-84), including use of Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification in online cataloging systems. Highlights include classification number access in existing online catalogs, functions of classification records, specifications for authority file records, and the nature of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases
An International Framework for National Bibliographic Development: Achievement and Challenge.
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Anderson, Dorothy – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1986
National bibliographic developments worldwide are planned with awareness of international context and of advantages of following internationally used standards. The information gap between librarians in rich and poor countries through unavailability of high technology in poor countries where international bibliographic tools are in use appears to…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Developed Nations, Dewey Decimal Classification