Learn Library of Congress Classification

Library Education

by Helena Dittman, Jane Hardy, Lorraine Musgrave (Editor)

A Practical Workbook For Learning Every Aspect of Library of Congress Classification
Plentiful, clear explanations and practice exercises illustrate every aspect of Library of Congress Classification and help students master creating LCC numbers. This 2007 revision of the first edition, published in 2000, includes updated text; examples and exercises that correspond with the latest print schedules and tables; a new chapter on Classification Web; a glossary that defines technical terms in simple language; and an index.

Both professionals and paraprofessionals can brush up their classification skills.The authors offer a lesson-by-lesson approach with exercises to practice and test your skills. They cover the structure of the LC classification system, how to build a call number, classification tables, the electronic version of the schedules and shelving.
American Libraries review of the first edition

Recommended for professionals and paraprofessionals seeking professional development, students wanting to supplement their courses with practical applications, and library schools offering distance learning courses in cataloging.
Library Journal review of first edition

Learn Library Congress Classification is one of nine study guides in the Library Education Series. Please see the back of this book for a complete listing, or visit www.totalrecallpress.com for more information.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

164 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2007

Reviews

[Danny Reid · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want a book about just what the hell Cutter was smoking.

[Jennifer James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful introduction to LC classification. Very clear explanation of tables. My only complaint is the advanced exercises in the last few chapters had insufficient information for me to be able to complete them. Other than that, highly recommended for all beginning catalogers.