Excerpt from New System of Classification and Scheme for Numbering Books, Applied to the Mercantile Library of Philadelphia
The following synopsis of the New Classification will serve as an aid in the better under standing and use of the system.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces a new library classification system, acting as a guide for both readers and library staff. For readers, this system simplifies finding books on any given subject within the library; books on the same topic are grouped together and numbered sequentially. This book further streamlines the process of locating literature by using letters to designate primary subject groups and numbers for secondary subgroupings. The author details the system's creation and implementation, explaining how it is an improvement over previous library organization methods. Additionally, the text provides insight into the history and evolution of library classification systems, tracing their development from ancient times to the present day. This book offers a comprehensive examination of library classification systems, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in library science or the history of information organization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332758807_0
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