Library classification forms part of the field of library and information science. It is a form of bibliographic classification. It goes hand in hand with library cataloging under the rubric of cataloging and classification, sometimes grouped to gather as technical services. Classification systems in libraries generally play two roles.
Library Classification
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Library classification forms part of the field of library and information science. It is a form of bibliographic classification. It goes hand in hand with library cataloging under the rubric of cataloging and classification, sometimes grouped to gather as technical services. Classification systems in libraries generally play two roles.
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| Author | Purushotham Tiwari |
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