The Road Ahead for Library Classification Systems.

Mitchell, Joan S.

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Publication Date: 1997

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The Road Ahead for Library Classification Systems.

Mitchell, Joan S.

Cataloguing Australia, v23 n3-4 p41-51 Sep-Dec 1997

Discusses knowledge organization tools in the context of seven challenges facing library classification systems. Highlights include revisions to the Dewey Decimal Classification, the Windows-based CD-ROM version of Dewey, support for machine-assisted classification, multilingual use of Dewey, use of Dewey as a general knowledge organization and navigation tool, and promotion of knowledge organization tools. (AEF)

Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Dewey Decimal Classification, Futures (of Society), Information Management, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Library Technical Processes, Navigation (Information Systems), Optical Data Disks, Translation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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