Concept of Classification

What is the concept of classification?

• Arranging some of the collection by use or format

• Finding all items on one subject together

• Helping the client locate an item

• Allowing the easiest possible access for the end user

What do libraries use to organize books and other materials?

• Classification Systems

• Dewey Decimal Classification

• Library of Congress Classification

• Colon classification

What are the three factors libraries consider when choosing a classification system?

• Collection Size, Subjects/Materials, End User

• Budget, Staff Training, Collection Size

• User Preferences, Collection Size, Technology

• End User, Technology, Subjects/Materials

Who created the Dewey Decimal System?

• Melvil Dewey

• John Dewey

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

What is the main class for 'Natural sciences & mathematics' in the Dewey Decimal Classification?

• 500

• 600

• 700

• 400