Knowledge Organization 1: Classification (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25BLIS 105
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

  1. Construct class numbers for documents following the steps of classification
  2. Compile book numbers and be able to use index of the classification scheme
Course Outcomes: 

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Course outcomes

 

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

The students will be able to-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25BLIS 105

Knowledge

 Organisation 1:

Classification

(Practical)

 

 

 

 

CO25: Construct class numbers for documents following the steps of Colon classification

CO26: Construct class numbers for documents following the steps of Dewey Decimal classification

CO27: Synthesize class numbers by using the / common isolates/ special isolates following the steps of Colon classification

CO28:  Synthesize class numbers by using standard subdivisions/ auxiliary tables/ Add Notes from Schedules following the steps of Dewey Decimal classification

CO29: Cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners

CO30: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Presentations, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignment, Presentation, Individual and group projects

Viva

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Library and Knowledge Organization: Classification (Practical Paper) using DDC 19th Edition/ CC (Ed. 6. Reprint)

Classifying Documents with Simple Subjects, Compound Subjects, and Complex Subjects using Colon Classification

Classifying Documents using Common Isolates/Special Isolates/Phase Relation following the steps of Colon classification

Classifying Documents with Simple Subjects, Compound Subjects, and Complex Subjects using Dewey Decimal Classification

Classifying Documents with Complex Subjects using Standard Subdivisions/Auxiliary Tables/Add Notes from Schedules following the steps of Dewey Decimal classification.

Essential Readings: 
  1. Dewey, Melvil and Mitchell, Joan S. (2011). Dewey Decimal Classification and  Relative Index. 23rd ed. Dublin: OCLC
  2. Ranganathan, S. R. (2008). Colon classification. 6th rev. ed. New Delhi: EssEss  Publications.
References: 
  1. Ranganathan, S. R. & Gopinath, M. A. (1989).Colon classification. 7thed.Vol.1,  schedules for classification. Banglore, SaradaRanganathan Endowment for  Library Science.
  2. Schedules of Library of Congress Classification Schemes
Academic Year: 
2025-26
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