Lc call number_power_point_presentation
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Collection Management Collection Management Training ProgramTraining Program
3.0
Designed by Edward Suarez Edward Suarez
Updated by The LC Training Group- 2005Updated by The LC Training Group- 2005
Collection Management GroupCollection Management Group
Book Graphics by Rob KrackRob Krack
Supervised by Marie BrodmanMarie Brodman
CreditsCredits
This training module will This training module will introduce you to the Library of introduce you to the Library of Congress Classification SystemCongress Classification System
• Classification Theory.
• Call numbers components.
• Using the call numbers for shelving.
Section 1: Classification Section 1: Classification TheoryTheory
ClassificationClassification TheoryTheory
Libraries need an organizational system to find their materials. Libraries arrange materials on the shelves so that items on a given subject are found close to others on that subject.
This is called a classificationclassification system.
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Many college and university libraries, however, use another one called the…..
Classification SystemClassification System
Because it was developed at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. in 1897.
Classification Theory
The LC system of call numbers uses a series of letters and numbers to identify each book.
Call Number
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• Of the twenty-one broad classes of knowledge such as Religion, American History, etc., each one is given a Library of Congress class letter. Only five letters are not used : I, O, W, X and Y.
• Once the call number of a book has been decided, it is placed on the book as a label, usually on the spine of the book. That way it can be seen when the book is on the shelf.
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A complete LC call number is actually composed of several parts:
V.1V.1
19881988
J66J66
76.876.8
QAQASubclass
Subdivision
Cutter Number
Date
Volume
Classification TheoryClassification TheoryA vertical arrangement of call number components is the customary display used on books
QA76.8
.M3J661988v.1
These call numbers can be found ...
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Or on the Spine
On the Cover