ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1939, deals with the elements of classification and cataloguing from the school library point of view. The Dewey, Cheltenham and Bliss schemes are fully examined and there is a chapter on the practical application of classification in the library. There are simplified rules for Author and Title catalogues, while the different kinds of subject catalogues are compared, and instructions given for their compilation. Many practical examples of cataloguing entries are shown.

chapter Chapter One|9 pages

The Nature of Book Classification

chapter Chapter Two|17 pages

Schemes Suitable for School Libraries

chapter Chapter Three|12 pages

How to Apply A Classification Scheme

chapter Chapter Four|10 pages

Kinds of Catalogues. Display. Make-Up of Entry

chapter Chapter Five|20 pages

The Author and Title Catalogue—Author Entries

chapter Chapter Six|11 pages

The Author and Title Catalogue-Title Entries

chapter Chapter Seven|13 pages

Subject and Form Catalogues

chapter Chapter Eight|16 pages

Subject and Form Catalogues (continued)