Introduction to Classification (INFM-6203)

Course Description and Objectives of learning

The course of ‘’Introduction to classification’’ is designed for the students of MA Information Management 1st semester to enable them to have the following knowledge and skills.

Concept of library material management, concept of classification in general and with special reference to library management. Role of Classification of Information resources in each format within the library. Importance of classification in organizing the information resources. History of classification in organizing libraries and information centers from traditional to modern digital and virtual libraries and information centers
Kinds of classification, library classification schemes.
Kinds of library classification schemes.
Components of library classification schemes
qualities of a good library classification scheme
Reading the information resource technically to determine its subject for classification.
DDC scheme its detailed introduction with its merits and demerits, auxiliary table, index, schedule, notation.
UDC and LCC schemes their brief introduction, Role of computer in organizing and classifying information resources

Evaluation Process: Total Marks: 100

Mid-term exam: 30 marks + Final term exam: 50 marks, Sessional: 20 arks: (05 Attendance, 05 Assignments, 05 presentation, 05 for verbal questions viva)

Time-Table

Day	08-00-- 09-30 AM	9-30 - 11-00 AM	11-00 - 12-30 AM
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday	(INFM-6203) Introduction to Classification
Thursday	(INFM-6203) Introduction to Classification
Friday

Course Material

01 Week 1: i-Concept of Library and Information centers.

02 Week 1: ii- Functions of Library and Information centers: need and importance.

03 Week 2: i-Concept of Information resources in each format.

04 Week 2: ii-Concept of classification its role in daily life routine.

05 Week 3: i-Kinds of classification.

06 Week 3: ii-Library classification schemes and its kinds by function.

07 Week 4: i-History of classification from ancient age to modern digital world.

08 Week 4: ii-Classification of serials, audio-visual material, manuscripts etc.

09 Week 5: i-Components of library classification schemes.

10 Week 5: ii- Qualities of a good classification scheme.

11 Week 6: i- Role of notation in library classification scheme and its kinds.

12 Week 6: ii- Role of Schedule and its functions to classify the information resources.

13 Week 7: i- Role of index in library classification scheme and its kinds.

14 Week 7: ii- Role of Auxiliary tables in classification scheme, their use and advantages.

15 Week 8: i- Reading the information resource technically to determine its subject.

16 Week 8: ii-Concept of Call number, its parts, importance and use.

17 Week 9. Mid-Term Exams

18 Week 10: i- Difference between Classification in a traditional library and a virtual library and information center.

19 Week 10: ii- DDC scheme its detailed introduction,

20 Week 11: i- Detailed introduction of DDC schedule from 000 class to 500 lass.

21 Week 11: ii- Detailed introduction of DDC schedule from 600 class to 900 class.

22 Week 12: i- Introduction of Auxiliary tables in DDC scheme from table 1 to 3

23 Week 12: ii- Introduction of Auxiliary tables in DDC scheme from table 4 to 6

24 Week 13: i-Introduction of Index in DDC scheme.

25 Week 13: ii- Merits of DDC Scheme.

26 Week 14: i- Demerits of DDC scheme.

27 Week 15: i- LCC scheme: Introduction and structure .

28 Week 15: ii- CC Scheme : Introduction and structure.

29 Week 16: i- Comparison among DDC, UDC, LCC and CC schemes.

30 Week 16: ii- Introduction and role of OCLC in classifying information resources.

31 Week 17: i- Role of computer in classifying information resources.

32 Week 17: ii- Presentations

33 Week 18: FINAL TERM EXAM.