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Rather, John C. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1972
New filing rules have been developed for the catalogs of the Library of Congress. This article discusses preliminary considerations about the functions of large bibliographic files, the complexities of cataloging, the interaction between users and catalogs, and ways to simplify arrangement. (Author)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Filing, Government Libraries
Trivedi, Harish – 1974
Since an alphabetically arranged newspaper clipping file often separates those items which should be together, a classified system would be more useful in a newspaper library. The system used at the "Dayton (Ohio) Journal Herald" is based on major categories numbered 1-100, with related items in proximity. Subdivisions are provided by…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Filing, Information Storage
Cupp, Christian Marshall – 1976
A description of the development process, a review of the literature with an annotated bibliography, and the organization manual are included in this report. The manual, which was designed for use as a self-instruction and ready reference guide for library staff, provides a discussion of the rationale for a vertical file, guidelines for work…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Classification, Filing, Guides
Shaffer, Dale E. – 1972
This 25-page manual has been prepared to assist the librarian and audiovisual director in setting up a filmstrip collection. It contains all the information needed to organize a collection from start to finish - uses and advantages of filmstrips, sources, evaluation, cataloging and classification, filing rules, promotion, and equipment. Both the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cataloging, Classification, Filing
Apostle, Lynne – 1987
Written as an introduction to the concepts of creating a personal or reprint file, this workbook discusses both manual and computerized systems, with emphasis on the preliminary groundwork that needs to be done before starting any filing system. A file assessment worksheet is provided; considerations in developing a personal filing system are…
Descriptors: Classification, Filing, Indexing, Information Storage
Mason, Anne L.; Schleuter, Lynn – 1983
This manual, the first in a series of practical, "how-to" publications, describes the experiences of the Non-Formal Education Information Center (NFEIC) in setting up and maintaining a specialized resource center for print materials related to nonformal education and development. A description of the NFEIC is followed by an outline of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Filing, Indexing
Perkins, John W.; And Others – 1972
Designed basically as an operating manual for the technical processing staff, this publication is also intended to be used as a reference by librarians and library administrators. The contents include: the book, book collections, the public card catalog, catalog card filing rules, objectives-goals-activities of the Technical Processes Division,…
Descriptors: Books, Cataloging, Classification, Data Processing
Fiste, David A. – 1984
Focusing on cataloging operations contingent upon public catalog usage, this article identifies necessary components of a collection access policy, discusses representative samples of policies that can be adapted to individual library practices, and provides guidelines for the development and implementation of a statement useful for planning…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Filing, Guidelines
Smith, Ruth S. – 1977
Designed as a beginning, how-to guide, this handbook lists 20 short steps to cataloging library materials for a church or synagogue library. The guide opens with a history and a brief explanation of the Dewey Decimal System, with special attention given to the divisions and subdivisions that fall under the category "Religion." Several references…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification, Filing
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1979
Designed for use in school libraries, this manual outlines simplified procedures for cataloging, defined as the indexing of an item; for classification, defined as the assignment of a subject number to the item; and for processsing, defined as the preparation of the item so that it can be borrowed from the library. The manual is divided into 10…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education, Filing
California Univ., Los Angeles. Library. – 1975
Changes made at Library of Congress (LC) are considered and analyzed for their impact on the library at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The four LC changes analyzed are (1) the adoption of the International Standard Bibliographic Description for monographs (ISBD(M) ); (2) desuperimposition (the return to use of the smallest,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Change Strategies, Classification, College Libraries
Haynes, Kathleen J. M. – 1993
The purpose of this manual is to explain some of the basics of cataloging and classification for many types of library materials in small libraries. The ideas presented were gathered from practical applications in small libraries and from examples in standard cataloging and classification tools. The manual is designed for self instruction. There…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Classification
Hine, Janet D. – 1973
A survey sought to compile comprehensive information about the cataloging codes, classification schemes, subject headings lists, and filing rules used in Australian libraries. Questionnaires were sent to 112 libraries, and 98 returns were received, included in the sample were national, state, public, university, college, and special libraries.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Filing, Information Storage

Shaffer, Dale E. – 1973
The purpose of this manual is to assist the librarian and audiovisual director in setting up an audio-tape collection. It contains information needed to initiate, organize, and develop a collection - sources and uses of taped programs, depositories, types of tape, cataloging and classification procedures, filing rules, promotion methods,…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Audiotape Recordings, Cataloging, Classification