Kumar, Krishan

Theory of Classification - 4th rev. ed. - New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House, 1998. - 560p.

1. Need and Purpose
2. Basic Concepts and Terminology
3. Introduction to Major Schemes of Classification
4. Species of Schemes for Classification of Subjects
5. Evolution of Theory of Library Classification
6. Laws of Library Science gmd Basic Laws
7. Canons for Idea Plane
8. Canons for Verbal Flhne
9. Notational System
10. Canons for Notational Plane
11. Mnemonics
12. Planes of Work
13. Formation, Structure and Developments of Subjects
14. Devices
15. Postulational Approach
16. Categories
17. Common and Special Isolates
18. Space Isolates
19. Time Isolates
20. Indicator Digits
21. Phase Relation
22. Book Number and Collection Number
23. General versus Special Classification
24. History of Library Classification
25. Comparison or Major Schemes of Classification
26. Normative Principles : A Comparative Study
27. Revision of Major Schemes of Classification
28. Evolution of Notation Techniques
29. Autonomy and Guidance to a Classifier
30. Knowledge Classification versus Library
Classification
31. Computer and Classification
32. Abstract Classification
33. Design of a Scheme for Library classification
A methodology
34. Uses of classification
35. Classification Research Groups Societies
and Organizations
36. Developments and Trends

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Library classification

025.42 / KUM/T