The Colon Classification system organizes library resources using a faceted approach. This book explains its principles, structure, and modern applications in detail. It is an essential guide for library science students and professionals. It covers classification design and the system's adaptability to diverse fields. Practical examples demonstrate its usage in managing library collections effectively.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Library Classification
Chapter 2 Fundamental Principles of Colon Classification
Chapter 3 Facet Analysis
Chapter 4 The use of Colons in Classification
Chapter 5 Notation and Indexing
Chapter 6 Application of Colon Classification
Chapter 7 Colon Classification in Digital Libraries
Chapter 8 Cataloging and Classification Procedures
Chapter 9 Trends in Library Classification
Dr. Manoj Kumar Dwivedi obtained his Ph. D. (Library & Information Science) from Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University Allahabad in 2013. He is working as cataloguer since 6th August 2001 in Central Library D. D. U Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur. He has teaching experience as UG and PG Level Teaching from 2002 in Department of Library and Information Science Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur; UG and PG Level Counseling from 2002 in Rajarshi Tondon Open University, (Deen Dayal UpadhyayGorakhpur University Gorakhpur, Center). He has also worked as aData capturing worker in Central Library, B.H.U., Varanasi under INFLIBNET Project funded by UGC from 12th December 2000 to 4th August 2001. He has written several research articles in national and international journals and published books with Society Publishing. He has attended several Workshop/ Seminar at different places.
