Even though statistical compilations published by the U.S. Office of Education imply that 39 academic libraries abandoned the Library of Congress Classification in favor of Dewey during the 1960's, a survey of the libraries themselves reveals that none took such an anomalous step. (3 references) (Author)

Surveys the development of applied library classification during the past quarter century. (PF)

Discusses the classification of materials in art libraries using the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Systems. (PF)

Various schemes for classifying musical scores and recordings are described. (PF)

Describes the two classification systems most used in the United States. (PF)

A survey of 660 Pennsylvania school librarians indicates that, though there is limited professional interest in the Library of Congress Classification system, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) appears to be firmly entrenched. This article also discusses the relative merits of DDC, the need for a uniform system, librarianship preparation, and…

Discussion of the newly developed USMARC Format for Classification Data covers online classification applications, format development, fields in the format, and implementation prospects. Research currently being conducted at the Library of Congress to evaluate the new format and the editing process necessary for its implementation is described.…

There is a need for a universal classification system for a library largely of education and education-related materials that is logical, concise, flexible, mnemonic and easy to use, as well as consistent with the educational theories, issues, and practices of today. The FWL (Far West Laboratory) Library Classification System is designed to meet…

The reclassification of the Arkansas State University collection from Dewey Decimal to the Library of Congress scheme is reported. (SJ)

Because the Library of Congress Classification system classifies the various literatures of Africa by the language in which these literatures were originally written, it scatters them throughout subclasses PJ-PZ. Classification by an alternative means is proposed. (11 references) (Author/RS)

THIS PRELIMINARY EDITION OF AN OUTLINE TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULES IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE QUICK REFERENCE TO THE SELECTION OF A SPECIFIC CLASSIFICATION TABLE BY MEANS OF AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SUBJECTS. THE HEADINGS USED IN THE INDEX ARE TAKEN FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION OUTLINE, COMPLETE WITH MODIFIERS AND…

Discusses revisions in the Library of Congress Classification schedules-- Class D: History, General and Old World, Class H: Social Sciences, and Class Q: Science. (RM)

After an historical and theoretical introduction, options for exploring an alternative LC class number for bibliographies, and problems that may arise are explored. LC now provides a general works number for most bibliographies it catalogs. The alternative number suggests a more representative classification which may increase retrieval.…

In order to provide access to individual educators and researchers in library science on the basis of their specializations and types of research, a project was undertaken to develop a Classification of Education and Research in Librarianship and Information Science (CERLIS). A review was conducted of the treatment of library science materials in…