a study text for beginners Mosha, Goodluck E. creator Bea, George text Mzumbe Mzumbe University c 2013 monographic viii, 228 p. : ill.; 23cm. This book gives a simple elucidation of most of the concepts developed regarding cataloguing, classification and library automation with suitable illustrations necessary in making the topics understandable. It also makes clear the principles of both practical cataloguing and classification. Introductory, middle and final chapters integrate needs of library professionals on the concepts of cataloguing and classification using traditional and modern procedures including OPACs and automation in libraries and information centres. The book has been designed to serve as a teaching text book for library programmes and also as a reference guide for practical cataloguing and classification of information resources. It is therefore, of immense value to students of library science who can use it to gain both theoretical aspects as well as practical skills in processing library materials. Table of Contents i Foreword v Acknowledgement vi Preface vii CHAPTER ONE 1 ORIGIN, MEANING OF CATALOGUES AND THEIR HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Origin of Catalogue 1 1.2 Meaning of Catalogue 1 1.3 Functions of Catalogues 2 1.4 Historical Development of Library Catalogues 2 1.5 Application of the Five Laws of Library Science on Library Catalogues 7 1.6 Types of Catalogues and Views of their Roles in Libraries 8 1.7 Different Views on the Role of Catalogues in Libraries 24 1.8 Importance of Catalogues in Libraries 27 1.9 History of Library Catalogue Card 29 Study Questions 30 CHAPTER TWO 31 TYPES OF CATALOGUING AND THEIR APPLICATION IN LIBRARIES 31 2.0 Introduction and Definitions 31 2.1 Challenges of Cataloguing 32 2.2 Types of Cataloguing 32 2.3 Application of Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) 46 2.4 Cardinal Principles of Cataloguing 53 Study Questions 54 CHAPTER THREE 55 PRACTICAL CATALOGUING 55 3.0 Introduction and Definition 55 3.1 Descriptive Cataloguing Process 55 3.2 Descriptive Cataloguing Milestones 56 3.3 Levels of Detail in the Description 61 3.4 Cataloguing Format 80 3.5 Choice and Form of Main Entry 84 3.6 Cataloguing Thesis and Dissertations 110 3.7 Guidelines for Cataloguing Theses 111 Study Questions 116 CHAPTER FOUR 124 SUBJECT HEADINGS ANALYSIS 124 4.0 Introduction and Definitions 124 4.1 Analysis of Subject Headings 124 4.2 Subject Headings Lists in a Nutshell 124 4.2.2 Library of Congress Subject Headings 127 4.3 Determining Subject of a Book 129 4.4 Steps in Assigning Subject Headings 129 4.5 Authority Control and Files 131 Study Questions 137 CHAPTER FIVE 138 CLASSIFICATION……………… 138 5.0 Introduction 138 5.1 Types of Classification Schemes 138 5.2 Purpose of Classification 139 5.3 Role of Library Classification 140 5.4 Principles of Book Classification 141 5.5 Application of the Five Laws of Library Sciences on Library Classification . 142 5.6 Functions of Classification 145 5.7 Notation in Classification 147 5.8 Nature of Facetted Classification System 148 5.9 General Principles of Classification 157 Study Questions 159 CHAPTER SIX 160 DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEME 160 6.0 Introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification 160 6.1 Arrangement of the DDC 162 6.2 Principles of DDC 165 6.3 The DDC Relative Index 173 6.4 Number Building Practices 175 Study Questions 176 CHAPTER SEVEN 177 UNIVERSAL DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SCHEME 177 7.0 Introduction 177 7.1 Brief History of UDC 177 7.2 Main Features of Universal Decimal Classification 181 7.3 UDC- Main Classes 182 Study Questions 187 CHAPTER EIGHT 189 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION SCHEME (LCC) 189 8.0 Introduction 189 8.1 Notation in LCC 191 8.2 Enumeration Display in LCC 191 8.3 Cutter Numbers 196 8.4 Comparison Between LCC & DDC 198 Study Questions 204 CHAPTER NINE 207 CARD FILING 207 9.0 Introduction 207 9.1 Types of Filing 207 9.2 The Mandalay Filing Rules 209 9.3 Administrative Aspects of Filing 211 Study Questions 212 CHAPTER TEN 213 LIBRARY AUTOMATION 213 10.0 Introduction 213 10.1 History of Library Automation 213 10.2 Rationale for Automation 214 10.3 Levels of Automation 215 10.4 Library Software Evaluation 222 10.5 Library Automation Environment in Africa 230 10.6 Tanzanian Automation Situation 231 Study Questions 232 REFERENCES 234 Acronyms and Various Cataloguing and Classification Terms 245 Subject Index 252 Chapter five: Classification of library reading materials Chapter six: Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme Chapter seven: Universal Decimal Classification Chapter eight: Library of Congress Classification Scheme Chapter nine: Filling Chapter ten: Library automation Goodluck Mosha and Gorge Bea Includes references and index p. 210 - 228. eng. Library cataloguing Librrary clasification Anglo-American Cataloguing Five laws of library science Book catalogue Microform catalogues COM catalogue OPAC Classified Catalogue Dictionary Catalogue Union catalogue Accession number Notation Universal Schemes Subject Headings Authority Control Added entry Main Entry Card Catalogue Centralised Cataloguing Traditional Cataloguing Faceted Classifications Derived cataloguing Copy Cataloguing Commercial Cataloguing International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) 025.3012071 MOS 9789987140305 https://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/items/65a8e92d-974f-4e11-9584-ccc2d050b0f8 https://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/items/65a8e92d-974f-4e11-9584-ccc2d050b0f8 MULIB 20251201112132.0 Eng.