This book, first published in 1939, deals with the elements of classification and cataloguing from the school library point of view. The Dewey, Cheltenham and Bliss schemes are fully examined and there is a chapter on the practical application of classification in the library. There are simplified rules for Author and Title catalogues, while the different kinds of subject catalogues are compared, and instructions given for their compilation. Many practical examples of cataloguing entries are shown.

The fourth edition of the late Lois Mai Chan's classic Cataloging and Classification covers the analysis and representation of methods used in describing, organizing, and providing access to resources made available in or through libraries. Since the last edition published in 2007, there have been dramatic changes in cataloging systems from the Library of Congress. The most notable being the shift from AACR2 to Resource Description and Access (RDA) as the new standard developed by the Library of Congress. With the help of the coauthor, Athena Salaba, this text is modified throughout to conform to the new standard. Retaining the overall outline of the previous edition, this text presents the essence of library cataloging and classification in terms of three basic functions: descriptive cataloging, subject access, and classification. Within this framework, all chapters have been rewritten to incorporate the changes that have occurred during the interval between the third and fourth editions. In each part, the historical development and underlying principles of the retrieval mechanism at issue are treated first, because these are considered essential to an understanding of cataloging and classification. Discussion and examples of provisions in the standards and tools are then presented in order to illustrate the operations covered in each chapter. Divided into five parts—a general overview; record production and structure, encoding formats, and metadata records; RDA; subject access and controlled vocabularies; and the organization of library resources—each part of the book begins with a list of the standards and tools used in the preparation and processing of that part of the cataloging record covered, followed by suggested background readings selected to help the reader gain an overview of the subject to be presented. This book is the standard text for the teaching and understanding of cataloging and classification.

Dr. Ranganathan, The Father Of Library Science Of India, Promulgated The Practical Approach To Cataloguing, I.E. Classified Catalogue Code Which Is Used In Libraries And Is Being Taught In B.Lib.Sc. And M.Lib.I.Sc. As A Practical Paper. In Fact, Classified Catalogue Code Is An Indian System And Proved More Accurate, Precise And Explanatory To The Reader S Choice.Dr. Ranganathan S Book Has Been The Basis Of The Present Book A Practice-Handbook Of Classified Catalogue. It Is An Exact And Detailed Exposition Of Practical Cataloguing And Covers Books And Periodicals Both That Are Commonly Purchased Or Subscribed In All Libraries Academic, Public And Special. Beginning With An Introduction To The Concepts Of Classified Catalogue, Typography, Document And Arrangement, The Book Includes In Its Wide Spectrum A Detailed Explanation Of Entry Aspect Of Cataloguing Well Illustrated With Practical Examples That Render Help In Having A Comfortable, Genuine And Firm Grasp Of The Subject. Practice Exercises Provided In The Book Further Facilitate The Students Of The Subject In Self-Assessment.It Is Hoped That The Book Would Be An Asset For Those Interested In Library Science. It Will Be Highly Useful To The Teachers And Students And Practising Librarians Who Are Engaged In Learning And Working In Cataloguing Field.