Knowledge Organization (Classification) I

1. Define and explain the concept of information explosion and its impact.
2. Discuss the history and development of knowledge and library classification.
3. Explain the theories and normative principles underlying library classification.
4. Differentiate between various library classification schemes (DDC, LCC, etc.).
5. Apply classification schemes to organize information resources effectively.
6. Construct subject headings and indexes for information retrieval.
7. Identify and apply current trends in library classification practices.

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Concept of Information Explosion

   • Unit 1: Information explosion and Need for Organisation of Information Resources · 2 hours

     Define information explosion and overload.. Identify causes of information overload.. Understand the need for organizing information resources.. Reflect on the impact of information explosion on various aspects of life..

2. Week 2Module 1: Concept of Information Explosion

   • Unit 2: History and Development of Knowledge and Classification · 2 hours

     Discuss the history and development of knowledge classification.. Differentiate between knowledge classification and library classification.. Explore early schemes of knowledge classification (Vedic, Greek, Scholastic, Baconian, Hegel's, Hobbes', Comte's, Ampere's, Spencer's, Wundt's)..

3. Week 3Module 2: Theories and Normative Principles of Classification

   • Unit 1: Theories of classification · 3 hours

     Define the concept of theory.. Understand the theory of classification and its essence.. Explain descriptive and dynamic theories of classification.. Discuss the contributions of James Duff Brown, Ernest Cushing Richardson, E. Wyndham Hulme, Williams Charles. Berwick Sayers, Henry Evelyn Bliss.. Explore Ranganathan's dynamic theory and its four waves..

4. Week 4Module 2: Theories and Normative Principles of Classification

   • Unit 2: Normative Principles of Classification - Canons for Idea Plane · 3 hours

     Define the concept of normative principles.. Outline the three planes of work of normative principles of classification.. Discuss the normative principles of classification for the idea plane (canons for characteristics, succession, array, chain, filiatory sequence)..

5. Week 5Module 2: Theories and Normative Principles of Classification

   • Unit 3: Normative Principle: Canon for Work at the Verbal Plane · 2 hours

     Understand the concept of works of the verbal plane.. Define verbal plane terminology.. Discuss the four canons of terminology (context, enumeration, currency, reticence).. Outline problems of the verbal plane..

6. Week 6Module 2: Theories and Normative Principles of Classification

   • Unit 4: Normative Principle: Canon for Work at the Notational Plane · 2 hours

     Understand the concept of works of the notational plane.. Explain the features of the notational plane.. Define the basic canons of the notational plane (synonym, homonyms, relativity, uniformity, hierarchy, non-hierarchy, mixed notation, pure notation, faceted notation, non-faceted notation, co-extensiveness, under-extensiveness)..

7. Week 7Module 3: Understanding Classification and Library Classification Schemes

   • Unit 1: Concept, Features and Purpose of Library Classification · 2 hours

     Define the concept of classification.. Understand the concept of library classification.. Explain the purposes of library classification.. Describe the features of library classification schemes (schedules, notation, index, form divisions, tables, generalities class)..

8. Week 8Module 3: Understanding Classification and Library Classification Schemes

   • Unit 2: Classification Schemes and Types of Library Classification Schemes · 3 hours

     Define classification schemes.. List and explain the different types of classification schemes (Colon Classification, Moys Classification, Bliss Bibliographic Classification, Universal Decimal Classification).. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each classification scheme..

9. Week 9Module 3: Understanding Classification and Library Classification Schemes

   • Unit 3: Dewey Classification Schemes · 3 hours

     Discuss the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) scheme.. Discuss the features of the DDC scheme (main classes, hierarchy and notation, tables, mnemonic, adaptability, revision, computerization).. List the advantages and disadvantages of the DDC..

10. Week 10Module 3: Understanding Classification and Library Classification Schemes

    • Unit 3: Library of Congress Classification Scheme · 3 hours

      Discuss the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) scheme.. Discuss the features of the LCC scheme (main classes, schedules, notation, index, mnemonics, revision, cutter numbers).. List the advantages and disadvantages of the LCC scheme..

11. Week 11Module 4: Information and Knowledge Organisation

    • Unit 1: Techniques, Universe of Knowledge Organisation, Structure and Architecture · 3 hours

      Understand the concept of the universe of knowledge structure.. List and discuss the structure of subjects (dichotomy, decachotomy, polychotomy, proliferation).. Explain the architecture of subjects (basic, compound, complex).. Discuss the universe of knowledge as mapped in DDC, UDC, and LCC schemes..

12. Week 12Module 4: Information and Knowledge Organisation

    • Unit 2: Modes of Subject Heading and Indexes Formation · 2 hours

      Define the concepts of subject heading.. Explain the modes of subject heading formation (loose assemblage, lamination, fission, fusion, distillation, agglomeration, cluster).. Discuss the concept of indexes.. State and explain the modes of index formation..

13. Week 13Module 4: Information and Knowledge Organisation

    • Unit 3: Notation and Construction of Classification Numbers · 2 hours

      Define notation.. Itemise characteristics of notation.. Discuss types of notation (pure, mixed, faceted, non-faceted).. Understand how to construct a call number.. Outline the functions of call numbers..