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The works of the renowned Dr. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan - considered the father of library science in India - cover certain facets of library and information science. These library science classics - reprinted by Ess Ess Publications - make Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's work available to the current generation of librarians.
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.
The Classified Catalogue Code By Dr.S.R. Rangnathan Which Is Considered A Bible In The Field Of Library Science Is Thus Being Taught At All Levels In Universities And Other Institutions Where Library And Information Science Is Being Taught As A Course Of Study Not Only In India But Also In The Western Countries. The Present Book A Practical To Classified Catalogue Code 5Th Rev. Edition With Amendments Is Entirely Based On The Laws, Cannons And Principles Propounded By Dr. S.R.Rangnathan. It Has Been Written Keeping In View The Practical Needs Of The Teachers, Students And The Cataloguers. The Laws, Cannons, And Principles Have Been Interpreted And Real Problems Of Practical Cataloguing Have Been Solved Supported By Examples.The Present Book Will Be Of Great Practical Use To Teachers, Students, And Specially The Cataloguers In Assisting Them In Understanding The Principles Of Cataloguing In Its Right Perspectives.
This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of library cataloguing. It delves into cataloguing with special reference to Classified Catalogue Code (CCC) and AACR-2. Cataloguing is generally done to construct solid bibliographic databases that are later fed into search engines for easy access. Understanding the science of Cataloguing is fundamental to develop deep insights into the field of Information and Library Science. The chapters in this book are compiled in a comprehensive manner to cover a range of topics varying from theory to practice. It outlines the processes and applications of this technique in detail. This textbook will serve to be an ideal reference text for those who are interested in the field of library science.
"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science provides an outstanding resource in 33 published volumes with 2 helpful indexes. This thorough reference set--written by 1300 eminent, international experts--offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field."
