Isbn: 9781330494288 - classification, class a: general works, polygraphy (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of the Library of Congress Classification (LCC), an essential tool for cataloguing materials in libraries and archives. First adopted in 1914, the LCC has undergone revisions and expansions over the years. At its core, the LCC applies a hierarchical structure to organize knowledge, making it applicable across numerous subject domains. The book presents the LCC's multifaceted nature, encompassing a wide range of topics from general works like encyclopedias and bibliographies to highly specialized subjects in the arts, sciences, and social sciences. It details the system's notational structure, including the use of letters and numbers to represent different categories of materials, enabling users to accurately classify and retrieve information. The author delves into the theoretical underpinnings of the LCC, exploring the principles of classification and the ways in which they shape the organization of knowledge within the system. The book also highlights the LCC's role as a foundational tool in the organization and retrieval of information, facilitating research and scholarship across disciplines. By providing an in-depth examination of the LCC's structure, principles, and applications, this book serves as an invaluable resource for librarians, archivists, and researchers seeking to effectively manage and access information in libraries and archives. Its detailed explanations and comprehensive coverage make it an essential guide for understanding and utilizing the LCC, ultimately enhancing the preservation and accessibility of knowledge. 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.…