Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, 6th Edition
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| Topics | Organization of Information and Knowledge Management |
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Chan, Lois et al. Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, 6th Edition. 6, Libraries Unlimited, 2016. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440844348.
Chicago Manual of Style
Chan, Lois, Sheila Intner, and Jean Weihs. Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, 6th Edition, 6. Libraries Unlimited, 2016. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440844348
APA
Chan, L., Intner, S. & Weihs, J. (2016). Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, 6th Edition. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440844348
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Like earlier editions, this thoroughly updated sixth edition of the classic textbook provides readers with a basic understanding of the Library of Congress Classification system and its applications.
• Serves primarily as an introductory textbook for core LIS courses in cataloging and classification and in organization of information but also as a reference work for practicing librarians• Includes an appendix containing models for sub-arrangements within disciplines
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"Universities offering a program in library science will certainly want to have this volume, but other academic institutions may well want to add a copy for their library staff." - ARBA
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Table of Contents
Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, 6th Edition
Author(s): Chan, Lois; Intner, Sheila; Weihs, Jean;Contributors: Chan, Lois; Intner, Sheila; Weihs, Jean;Abstract:Like earlier editions, this thoroughly updated sixth edition of the classic textbook provides readers with a basic understanding of the Library of Congress Classification system and its applications.
• Serves primarily as an introductory textbook for core LIS courses in cataloging and classification and in organization of information but also as a reference work for practicing librarians• Includes an appendix containing models for sub-arrangements within disciplines
SortTitle: guide to the library of congress classification, 6th editionEdition: 6Author Info:Lois Mai ChanauthorSheila S. IntnerauthorJean WeihsauthoreISBN-13: 9781440844348Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440844348.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440844331Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 392Publication Date: 20160926Table of Contents pages: 1 2
- Cover Cover11
- Title iii4
- Copyright iv5
- Contents v6
- Preface xiii14
- 1—Introduction 116
- 2—Principles, Structure, and Format 1732
- 3—Notation 4156
- General Features of the Notation 4156
- Library of Congress Cutter Numbers 4762
- Dates in LC Call Numbers 5570
- Distinguishing Works by an Author 5974
- Display of the Notation 6176
- MARC Codes for LC Call Numbers in Bibliographic Records 6277
- Authority Records for LC Classification Numbers 6277
- Summary 6378
- Notes 6378
- 4—Tables 6580
- 5—Assigning Class Numbers 8196
- 6—Individual Classes 97112
- Introduction 97112
- Class A—General Works 99114
- Class B—Philosophy. Psychology. Religion 106121
- Class C—Auxiliary Sciences of History 116131
- Class D—History (General) and History of Europe 121136
- Class E–F—History: America 132147
- Class G—Geography. Maps. Anthropology. Recreation 139154
- Class H—Social Sciences 151166
- Class J—Political Science 159174
- Class K—Law 164179
- Class L—Education 178193
- Class M—Music 184199
- Class N—Fine Arts 194209
- Class P—Language and Literature 203218
- Outline 203218
- Classification of Literature 204219
- P–PZ Tables: Language and Literature Tables 207222
- Subclasses P–PA 207222
- Subclasses PB–PH 208223
- Subclass PG 209224
- Subclasses PJ–PK, PL–PM 209224
- Subclass PN 209224
- Subclasses PR, PS, PZ 210225
- Subclass PQ 211226
- Subclass PT 211226
- Subclass PZ 211226
- P-PZ Tables 213228
- Author Tables 213228
- Call Numbers in Languages and Literature 218233
- Class Q—Science 227242
- Class R—Medicine 233248
- Class S—Agriculture 241256
- Class T—Technology 245260
- Classes U–V—Military Science. Naval Science 253268
- Class U—Military Science 254269
- Class V—Naval Science 259274
- Class Z—Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources 262277
- Notes 269284
- 7—Classification of Special Types of Library Materials 273288
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