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Use of the Dewey Decimal Classification in the United States and Canada.
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Comaromi, John P. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1978
A summary of use of DDC in U.S. and Canadian libraries shows that 85 percent of all libraries use DDC; of these, 75 percent use the most recent full or abridged edition. Divisions needing revision are listed and discussed. Librarians want continuous revision but they do not want numerical designation meanings changed. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification, Libraries
An Adapted Library of Congress Classification for Children's Materials
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Perkins, John W. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1978
After the Inglewood (California) Public Library converted its adult subject collection to Library of Congress, it developed an adapted LC classification for children's materials based on a two letter scheme followed by one or two numbers. In use for over five years, it makes materials easy to locate and prepares children for transition to adult…
Descriptors: Audiodisc Recordings, Books, Childrens Literature, Classification
Theological Subject Headings Reconsidered.
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Nichol, W. Thomas – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
This comparison of theological subject headings in fifth (1982) edition of "Catholic Subject Headings" (CSH) and ninth (1980) edition of "Library of Congress Subject Headings" (LCSH) reveals that 59.7 percent of headings are identical or differ only through addition of LCSH standard subdivision; remaining 40.3 percent are unique to CSH. (11…
Descriptors: Classification, Comparative Analysis, Subject Index Terms, Tables (Data)
Analysis of a Bibliographic Database Enhanced with a Library Classification.
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Drabenstott, Karen Markey; And Others – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1990
Describes a project that examined the effects of incorporating subject terms from the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) into a bibliographic database. It is concluded that the incorporation of DDC and possibly other library classifications into online catalogs can enhance subject access and provide additional subject searching strategies. (11…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Dewey Decimal Classification, Machine Readable Cataloging
Is Cataloging a Passe Skill in Today's Technological Society?
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Truett, Carol – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
Presents results of survey of 200 Nebraskan media specialists conducted to determine extent to which school librarians are involved in processing print and nonprint materials and the tools they use. Classification and subject heading systems used, authority for main entry choice, and other authorities consulted are noted. Questionnaire is…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Guides
Time and Workflow Study of the Cataloging Process Used to Evaluate Library of Congress Cardsets as a Cataloging Support Service.
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Jenda, Claudine Arnold – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1992
Describes a study that was conducted at the University of Botswana library to determine the extent to which Library of Congress catalog cardsets facilitate the cataloging and classification process. Flow charts for cataloging and classification are described, and estimates of cataloging costs using cardsets are compared with costs for original…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, College Libraries, Comparative Analysis