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A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library
Excerpt from A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library
The plan of the following Classification and Index was developed early in 1873. It was the result of several months' study of library economy as found in some hundreds of books and pamphlets, and in over fifty personal visits to various American libraries. In this study, the author became convinced that the useful ness of these libraries might be greatly increased without additional expenditure. Three years practical use of the system here explained, leads him to believe that it will accomplish this result; for with its aid, the catalogues, shelf lists, indexes, and cross-references essential to this increased usefulness, can be made more economically than by any other method which he has been able to find. The system was devised for cataloguing and indexing purposes, but it was found on trial to be equally valuable for numbering and arranging books and pamphlets on the shelves.
The plan of the following Classification and Index was developed early in 1873. It was the result of several months' study of library economy as found in some hundreds of books and pamphlets, and in over fifty personal visits to various American libraries. In this study, the author became convinced that the useful ness of these libraries might be greatly increased without additional expenditure. Three years practical use of the system here explained, leads him to believe that it will accomplish this result; for with its aid, the catalogues, shelf lists, indexes, and cross-references essential to this increased usefulness, can be made more economically than by any other method which he has been able to find. The system was devised for cataloguing and indexing purposes, but it was found on trial to be equally valuable for numbering and arranging books and pamphlets on the shelves.
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First published November 3, 2006
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August 21, 2019
This was such a short read, I almost felt bad about listing it. But a challenge is a challenge and I am behind.
I read this book because I am using it as an example to illustrate that structured data existed before the database for my upcoming book. This guy was really thoughtful and super cool. I mean.... this took some effort for sure. While the system has gone under many revisions, the fact it is still used to this day is pretty cool.
I loved reading through the categories that were considered in this early publication. It would not occur to me to organize in this manner. Philosophy, contains Anthrology and Psychology in 100. So cool. Also, nearly every category afterwards has Philosophy as the first category. The implication is that it was crystal clear in the 1800s that there was a philosophy of Math, Fine Art, Natural Science, etc. I mean it's like getting a free look at way people thought about knowledge in the late 1800s. So cool.
I read this book because I am using it as an example to illustrate that structured data existed before the database for my upcoming book. This guy was really thoughtful and super cool. I mean.... this took some effort for sure. While the system has gone under many revisions, the fact it is still used to this day is pretty cool.
I loved reading through the categories that were considered in this early publication. It would not occur to me to organize in this manner. Philosophy, contains Anthrology and Psychology in 100. So cool. Also, nearly every category afterwards has Philosophy as the first category. The implication is that it was crystal clear in the 1800s that there was a philosophy of Math, Fine Art, Natural Science, etc. I mean it's like getting a free look at way people thought about knowledge in the late 1800s. So cool.
July 10, 2018
I found this book for free on Amazon; this is my honest review.
Complete Dewey System details, charts, examples, etc.
First-rate explanations. The preface also explains the origins and pilot project in 1873.
To be kept as a reference.
Complete Dewey System details, charts, examples, etc.
First-rate explanations. The preface also explains the origins and pilot project in 1873.
To be kept as a reference.
December 14, 2021
NIce review of the Dewey Decimal classification system for me! A bit dated, but excellent!
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