Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/bFWkp3 Classification in Theory and Practice By: Batley, Susan Publisher: Chandos Publishing Print ISBN: 9781843347859, 1843347857 eText ISBN: 9781843347859, 9781780634661, 1780634668 Edition: 2nd Pages: 214 Format: EPUB Available from $ 78.95 USD SKU 9781843347859 Following on from the first edition of this book, the second edition fills the gap between more complex theoretical texts and those books with a purely practical approach. The book looks at major library classification schemes in use in Europe, UK and the USA, and includes practical exercises to demonstrate their application. Importantly, classifying electronic resources is also discussed. Classification in Theory and Practice aims to demystify a very complex subject, and to provide a sound theoretical underpinning, together with practical advice and development of practical skills. Chapters concentrate purely on classification rather than cataloguing and indexing, ensuring a more in-depth coverage of the topic. covers the latest Dewey Decimal Classification, 23rd edition provides practical advice on which schemes will be most suitable for different types of library collection covers classification of digital resources explores recent developments in digital resources and tagging
