Book Details

• Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
• ISBN: 8170004209
• Year of Publication: 2004
• Language: English
• Pages: 195
• Binding: Paperback

About the Book

This practical guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the 22nd Edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC 22), one of the world's most widely used library classification systems. Revised to reflect developments in information technology, digital resources, and modern knowledge organization, DDC 22 continues to serve as a fundamental tool for librarians, cataloguers, and information professionals.

The book is specifically designed for both students and practitioners, offering step-by-step guidance on assigning and constructing class numbers using the schedules and six auxiliary tables of DDC 22. It explains the structure and organization of the classification system, including its four-volume arrangement, and introduces readers to the principles of subject analysis that form the basis of effective classification.

Dedicated chapters cover each of the six tables, the Relative Index, and the process of multiple synthesis, enabling users to build accurate and precise classification numbers for complex subjects. The book incorporates numerous examples drawn from revised schedules, including subjects related to computers and information technology (004–006), religion (200), law (340), and other contemporary areas of knowledge.

Written in a clear, systematic, and highly illustrative style, the text assumes no prior knowledge of Dewey Decimal Classification and gradually develops the reader’s understanding through graded examples, facet formulas, equations, and practical exercises. It serves as a complete course in the practical application of DDC 22.

An indispensable resource for Library and Information Science students, cataloguers, classification specialists, library professionals, and educators involved in knowledge organization and information retrieval