Classification in theory and practice /

Following on from the first edition of this book, the second edition fills the gap between more complex theoretical texts and those books with a purely practical approach. The book looks at major library classification schemes in use in Europe, UK and the USA, and includes practical exercises to dem...

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Main Author: Batley, Sue (Author)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Chandos Publishing, 2014.
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Chandos information professional series.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Following on from the first edition of this book, the second edition fills the gap between more complex theoretical texts and those books with a purely practical approach. The book looks at major library classification schemes in use in Europe, UK and the USA, and includes practical exercises to demonstrate their application. Importantly, classifying electronic resources is also discussed. Classification in Theory and Practice aims to demystify a very complex subject, and to provide a sound theoretical underpinning, together with practical advice and development of practical skills. Chapters.
Item Description:Previous edition: 2005.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
ISBN:9781780634661
1780634668