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    Library Classification Number

    LISBDNETWORKBy LISBDNETWORKMarch 13, 2021Updated:March 13, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    A library classification number is a code or label used to organize library materials based on subject, content, or other characteristics. It is a key component of the library’s cataloging system, which allows library users to search for and locate materials in the library’s collection.

    Library classification systems are based on a set of rules and principles that provide a framework for assigning classification numbers to library materials. The two most widely used classification systems are the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library of Congress Classification (LCC) systems.

    In the DDC system, books are assigned a three-digit number based on their subject matter. The number is then further subdivided into more specific subject areas using decimals. For example, books on history might be assigned the number 900, with further subdivisions for different historical periods and regions.

    In the LCC system, books are assigned a combination of letters and numbers based on their subject matter. The letters indicate the broad subject area, while the numbers indicate a more specific subject area within that category. For example, books on history might be assigned the call number D, with further subdivisions for different regions and time periods.

    Once an item has been assigned a classification number, it is added to the library’s catalog and can be searched for and located by users. Users can use the classification number to locate materials on a particular subject when browsing the library shelves.

    Library classification numbers are an important tool for organizing and locating materials in a library’s collection. They help users find materials on specific subjects and make it easier for librarians to manage and organize the library’s holdings.

     

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