Introduction to Library Cataloging

A set of methods enabling the categorization and classification of resources within a library comprises library cataloging. This process facilitates the exploration of materials related to any specific field. Classification relies on both the subject's relevance to the content and the accession number, indicating the resource's location on the shelves. Contemporary classification systems encompass the Library of Congress Classification, Colon Classification, the Dewey Decimal System and others. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of library cataloging. It explores all the important aspects of this field in the present day scenario. This textbook will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.