Library Science Classification Scheme

8/13/2019 Library Science Classification Scheme

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LIBRARY SCIENCE LIBRARY SCIENCE9851/2

This class is primarily intended as a borrowable collection for the use of library staffthroughout the University. The initial class no. includes a date element; 9851 = 20th century,9852 = 21st century.

The structure of the classmark is:

Class no. Size letter. Subject division. Running numbere.g. 9851. c. 210. 1

Subject divisions:

200 General works

206 Organizations (international, national and local)

207 Study and teachingLibrary schools, courses, curricula, continuing education. For in-service training see 238

209 Comparative librarianshipFor historical & geographical treatment of libraries see 270

210 Library relationshipsIncluding libraries as storage centres, as social forces, the development of library services

212 Libraries and communityEducational, cultural and informational roles

213 Libraries in relation to other educational institutions

216 Library cooperation and networksIncluding general works on branches. For branches of specific libraries or kinds of librariessee 260-278. For cooperation in a specific activity; specific kinds of networks, consortia, etc.see 260-278.

217 Promotion of libraries

218 Libraries and governmentRelations with all levels of government, administrative, financial and political

220 Physical plant of libraries and information centresIncluding maintenance, management and library accommodation in buildings devoted toother purposes. For physical security of collections see 258

221 Location and site

223 BuildingsIncluding historical & geographical treatment

224 Stacks and shelvingFor theoretical discussion of shelving policy see 258

227 Lighting





256 Circulation servicesLending, renting, inter-library loans (including regulations)

257 Physical preparation for storageBinding, labelling, repair and restoration

258 Maintenance and preservation of collectionsPhysical arrangement and access. Security. Preservation. For repair and restoration see257. For maintenance of physical plant see 220

260-278 Specific kinds of institutions:

260 Libraries devoted to specific disciplines and subjectsIncluding information organizations, library departments and collections in special fieldsand comprehensive works on special libraries. For special libraries not devoted to specificdisciplines see 276

270 General librariesComprehensive works on libraries and information organizations. Historical andgeographical treatment

271 Private and family librariesCollections not open to general use

272 Proprietary librariesSemi-private libraries requiring subscriptions or membership fees for general use

273 Rental librariesLibraries whose materials are available for general use on a commercial basis

274 Public librariesInstitutions that provide a basically free service, usually from public funds, to allresidents of a location. Mobile libraries. Branch libraries. Historical and geographicaltreatment. For public library units for special groups, etc. see 276. For units devoted tospecific disciplines see 260

275 Government librariesNational, regional, local. Historical and geographical treatment. For government librariesfor special groups see 276

276 Libraries for special groups and specific organizations

Libraries and library services (e.g. storytelling) for specific age groups; for minoritiesand the handicapped; hospital libraries; prison libraries; libraries for religiousinstitutions, non-profit organizations, business and industrial organizations. For librariesfor special groups and organizations but devoted to specific disciplines see 260. Forlibraries for educational institutions see 277-278

277 College and university librariesIncluding comprehensive works on libraries for educational institutions. Historicaland geographical treatment. For branches devoted to specific disciplines see 260

278 School libraries All levels and types of schools. Historical and geographical treatment



280 Reading and use of other information media

281 Reviews

285 Reading and use of information media by children and young adults

287 Use of books and other media as sources of information

288 Use of books and other media as sources of recreation

289 Reading interest and habits Adult and general. For children and young adults see 285

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Library Science Classification Scheme