Knowledge Organisation 1: Classification (Theory)

Paper Code: 
BLIS 102
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. Explain the nature and attributes of universe of knowledge

2. Illustrate knowledge as mapped in different classification schemes

3. Express the meaning, purpose, functions, theories and canons of library classification

4. Elucidate various facets of notation and call number

 

Unit I: 

Universe of Knowledge: Nature, Attributes

Subject: Meaning, Types (Basic, Compound, Complex)

Modes of Subject Formation-Lamination, Loose Assemblage, Fission, Dissection, Denudation, Fusion, Distillation

Universe of Knowledge as Mapped in Different Classification Schemes (DDC, UDC,CC, LCC)

 

Unit II: 

Library Classification Concept, Definition, Purpose, Functions

Canons and Postulates

Fundamental Categories

Normative Principles

 

Unit III: 

Knowledge Classification and Book Classification

Notation: Meaning, Need, Functions, Types, Qualities, Call number: Book Number, Class Number, Collection Number

Facet and Facet Analysis: Meaning and Definition, Principles of Helpful Sequence

 

Unit IV: 

Species of Library Classification Schemes

Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

Colon Classification (CC)

 

Unit V: 

Simple Knowledge Organization Systems (SKOS)

Automatic Classification, Web Dewey

Taxonomies

Folksonomies

Nine Steps in Library Classification

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Dhyani, Pushpa (2000). Theory of library classification. Delhi: Vishwa Prakashan. 
  • Joudrey, Daniel N. & Taylor, Arlene G. (2015). Introduction to cataloguing and  classification, 11th ed. Santa Barbara: Libraries Unlimited. 
  • Krishan Kumar (1993). Theory of classification. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing  House. 
  • Kumbhar, Rajendra (2011). Library classification trends in 21st century.  Oxford:Chandos Publishing. 
  • Mann, Margaret (1943). Introduction to cataloguing and the classification of  books. 2nd ed. Chicago: American Library Association. 
  • Ranganathan, S. R. (2006). Prolegomena to library classification. 3rd ed. New  Delhi: EssEss Publications. 

 

References: 
  • Chan, L. M. and Salaba, Athena (2015). Cataloguing and classification: an  introduction. 4th ed. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 
  • Jennifer, E. R. (1987). Organizing knowledge: an introduction to information  retrieval. Aldershot: Gower.
  • Rowley, Jennifer & Hartley, Richard (2008). Organizing knowledge: an  introduction to managing access to information. 4th ed. London: Routledge.  
  • Lazarinis, Fotis (2014). Cataloguing and classification: an introduction to  AACR2, RDA, DDC, LCC, LCSH and MARC 21 standards. Oxford: Chandos  Publishing. 

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Academic Year: 
2023-24
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