Syllabus

Course Code: BLIS-102    Course Name: Library Classification (Theory and Practice)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Universe of Knowledge
- Knowledge Organisation: Basic concept.
- Subjects: Basic, Compound and Complex.
- Planes of Work.
2 Library Classification
- Library Classification: Definition, Need and Purpose.
- Species of Classification Schemes.
- Notation: Need, Types and Quality.
- Call Number: Class Number, Book Number and Collection Number.
3 Classification Schemes & Current Trends
- Overview of Colon Classification.
- Main features of latest editions of DDC and UDC.
- Current Trends: Web Dewey, OCLC Classify and Folksonomy.
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