In Edition 18 of the Dewey Decimal Classification system an effort was made to keep the changes to a minimum without overly compromising the updating of the system. However, all the changes made were not caused by new knowledge; many were for structural reasons. (17 references) (Author/SJ)

In view of the problems encountered in the application of the 800 class the validity of the form distinction in the classification of literature is called into question. (19 references) (Author/NH)

The tenth abridged edition (1971) of the Dewey Decimal Classification represents, in addition to the updating of the system, many structural improvements which render the system a more workable one, especially for children's room and school library collections. (2 references) (Author)

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)

This fifth edition continues to provide an exposition of the Library of Congress Classification and to act as a tool for studying and for staff training in the use of the scheme. It reflects significant electronic developments that have taken place with regard to the Library of Congress Classification since the last edition. Chapter 1 contains an…

A discussion of whether the International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) should be applied to children's materials. (PF)

The Hines-Harris computer filing code is examined with reference to the basic nature and function of the period subdivision in subject headings and with regard to its use from the catalog user's point of view. (9 references) (Author/SJ)

The problem of the direct and inverted forms of adjective-noun subject headings which contain national adjectives is reexamined. A pattern based on subject categories is discovered which is different from the pattern based on work-frequency discussed in Harris' Subject Analysis. (11 references) (Author)

Discusses the major trends and significant publications in the areas of cataloging and classification in 1974. A 108 item bibliography is included. (Author/PF)

This paper presents some of the efforts currently being made to develop mechanisms that can organize World Wide Web resources for efficient and effective retrieval, as well as programs that can accommodate multiple languages. Part 1 discusses structural approaches to organizing Web resources, including the use of hierarchical or…

Reports results of an informal survey that identified instructional materials used in teaching cataloging and classification in library and information science programs in the United States and Canada. A listing of materials is provided under the headings of cataloging and classification tools, textbooks, and background and supplementary reading…

The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) system has become a primary subject retrieval tool in an environment that is very different from that for which it was designed and developed. This book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and application of LCSH that reflects changes and developments in the field. The text is divided into…