This informative collection considers the historical aspects of cataloging and classification around the world and throughout the centuries. Thoughtfully divided into three categories (cataloging rules, individual countries/regions, and special formats/topics), Historical Aspects of Cataloging and Classification covers general topics such as the development of cataloging rules, classification schemes, and the development of online systems. It also addresses specific topics—for example, Alaskan native languages and cultures; development of the law classification at the Library of Congress; book collectors in imperial Spain; and the cataloging of sexual materials in the Kinsey Library at Indiana University.
Historical Aspects of Cataloging and Classification brings you the expertise of 32 authors from ten countries on six continents. These authors, representing national, state, university, and special libraries, bring perspectives from a variety of backgrounds. They include practicing librarians, library educators, library school students, non-librarians, and respected retired librarians. With contributions from Argentina, Australia, Botswana, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Iran, Japan, Mexico, and the United States, Historical Aspects of Cataloging and Classification provides comprehensive international coverage of the subject. Handy tables, notes, and bibliographies make the information easy to access and understand.
With this book, you'll examine the importance of providing access to unique collections and:
the development of cataloging codes and international cooperation
the influence of Anglo-American cataloging on the rest of the world
the individual cataloging and classification histories of countries on every continent
historical developments regarding various formats of materials—archival collections, government publications, law, maps, music, rare books, serials, and more
Anyone with an interest in library history will find this book fascinating. Make it a part of your professional/teaching collection today!
