Module overview
- 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 lectures
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
Broughton, Essential Classification, Chapters 15-16
Chan, A Guide to the Library of Congress Classification, Chapters 1-5; skim Chapter 6
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.