The
Universal Decimal Classification is considered to be highly flexible and can
classify the whole field of knowledge. Paul
Otlet and Henri La Fontaine were instrumental in devising the UDC. They expanded Melvil Dewey’s Dewey Decimal
Classification scheme to suit their requirements and added a number of
synthetic devices and auxiliary tables that then turned the totally enumerative
structure of the Decimal classification into the much more flexible and
detailed Universal Decimal Classification.
The UDC notations are simple and easily understood and the schedule
provide simple number building instructions.
It is generally used to classify documents in scientific and technical
libraries.
This
book on Universal Decimal Classification is in accordance with the latest
edition of 2005, which is the first complete English language update of the UDC
in hardcopy since 1993. The UDC is being
taught in all Library Science courses in India.
This is the first book of the latest edition that can act as a practical
guide to meet the requirements of the teachers and students as well as
practicing librarians.
Foreword
Preface
1. Library Classification : An Overview
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Need and Importance of Library Classification
1.3. Purpose of Library Classification
1.4. Components of Library Classification
1.5. Library Classification Schemes
2. Universal Decimal Classification :
Its Origin and Features
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Features of UDC
2.3. Principles of UDC
2.4. Structure of UDC
2.5. Classification Process: Step By Step
3. Main Tables
3.1. Main Tables in UDC
3.2. Alphabetical Subject Index
3.3. Scope of Main Classes
4. Use of Common Auxiliary Tables
4.1. Auxiliary Tables
4.2. Common Auxiliaries
4.3. Special Auxiliaries
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4.4. Use of Common Auxiliaries
5. Special Auxilliaries
5.1. Introduction
5.2. The Hyphen Series
5.3. Point – Nought Series
5.4. The Apostrophe Series
Self Check Exercises
Bibliography
Dr. Mallinath Kumbar is presently working as Professor
and Chairman in the Department of Library and Information Science, University
of Mysore, Mysuru. He did his B.A. degree
from S.B. College of Arts, Gulbarga. He obtained first class and first rank in B.L.I.Sc.
from Gulbarga University in 1984 and first class in M.L.I.Sc. from Bangalore
University in 1985. He also obtained
M.A. in Political Science and Ph.D. degree in Library & Information Science
from Karnatak University, Dharwad.
Prof. Mallinath
Kumbar has worked as Assistant Librarian in Mangalore University, Mangalore and
Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. He
started the Department of Library and Information Science in Kuvempu University
in 1993 and taught until 1999. He served more than 14 years in both the
universities and in 1999 he was appointed as Reader in University of Mysore and
he became professor in 2007. He has
served as the Chairman for three times in the department. He is also the coordinator for UGC-SAP DRS 2
project. He has worked in almost all the
universities of South India as Board of Examiner, Chairman of Board of Studies,
Selection Committee member, etc. He is a member of National and Regional
associations. He served as a President
of Mysore Librarians and Information Scientist Association (MyLISA) from
2010-2013. He was also the member in the
academic advisory committee of UGC-HRDC, University of Mysore.
Prof. Mallinath Kumbar has successfully guided 14 Ph. D
and 05 M. Phil. students. At present 09
students are working under his guidance for Ph.D. He has published more than 160 research papers
in National and International Journals and Conferences. He has also published 5
books. He has worked as organizing secretary and director for national and international
conferences, seminars and workshops. He has visited aboard for academic
assignments. He is a member of Editorial Board for International Journal
“JISTaP” published from South Korea.
Prof. Mallinath Kumbar is a recipient of various awards
like State Award for Securing First Rank in B.L.I.Sc. from the Directorate of
Youth Service and Sports, Government of Karnataka, the State award from the
Department of Public Libraries, Government of Karnataka, Excellence award from
Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professional Association, Rashtriya Gaurav Award from
India International Friendship Society, New Delhi and Lifetime Achievement
Award from Venus International Foundation, Chennai for his contributions and
achievements in the field of Library and Information Science.
Smt.
Niveditha B. is presently a full-time research fellow under the UGC-NET JRF
scheme in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of
Mysore, Mysuru. She is doing research
under the guidance of Prof. Mallinath Kumbar of University of Mysore. She did her Bachelors in Computer Application
from Bharathiar University and M.Sc. (IT) from Karnataka State Open
University. She has worked as guest
lecturer in Computer Science in Maharani’s college and Yuvaraja’s College,
Mysuru. She later did her B.L.I.Sc. and
M.L.I.Sc. and cleared her SLET and NET in Library and Information Science in
December 2014 and UGC-JRF in December 2015.
She has worked as guest lecturer in the Department of Library and Information
Science, University of Mysore before joining as a full-time research
fellow. She has participated in many
workshops and seminars and presented 11 papers in national and international
conferences.
