LIS 417: Subject Cataloging and Classification

Module 4: LCC

Module 4: Library of Congress Classification
  • Library of Congress Classification
    • History
    • Foundations
    • Principles
    • Structure
    • MARC encoding
    • Complex number building
    • Classification and Shelflisting Manual instructions
    • Shelflisting procedures and cuttering

Required Readings and Online Tools

Joudrey, Intro. to Cat and Class, Chapters 18 and 19 (770-776)

LC Classification Outline

Classification Web: Use link in Moodle.

Browse the Classification and Shelflisting Manual

Recommended Readings

 

Chan, A Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, Chapters 1-5; skim Chapter 6

Olson/Boll, Subject Analysis in Online Catalogs, Chapter 8

Foskett, Subject Approach, Chapter 22

Taylor, Cataloging with Copy, Chapter 6

Broughton, Essential Classification, Chapters 15-16
 

Activities
  • Read!
  • Study handouts containing specifics about construction and application of LCC notations.
  • Practice applying LCC using exercises, especially working with the packets.
  • Practice creating cutter numbers.
  • Begin the Library of Congress Classification assignment.
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