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LIS302Education3 Unitsintermediate

Knowledge Organisation (Classification) Ii

This course provides a general understanding of how information resources are organized and classified. It covers approaches to classification, Sears List of Subject Headings, filing rules, and technological issues in library classification. Students will learn facet analysis, sequence, and the classification of electronic and web resources. The course also addresses current trends, basic skills for knowledge organization librarians and users, and the application of classification schemes in Nigerian libraries.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Knowledge OrganizationClassificationSubject HeadingsFiling RulesLibrary Science

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Classification Concepts

2

Subject Cataloguing

3

Filing Rules

4

Classification Processes

5

Traditional Classification Schemes

6

Faceted Classification Schemes

7

Online Cataloguing

8

Knowledge Organization Competencies

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Cataloguer

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Metadata Specialist

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Information Architect

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Knowledge Manager

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Archivist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

LibrariesArchivesMuseumsInformation CentersDigital Repositories

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Overview of Concepts

4h

Unit 1: Concept of Classification and Subject Cataloguing

4 study hours

•Read the introduction to understand the concept of classification and subject cataloguing.
•Study the categories of simple and compound subject documents.
•Understand the steps involved in determining subjects in documents.

Week

2

Module 1: Overview of Concepts

4h

Unit 2: Major Subject Headings

4 study hours

•Describe the structure of the Sears List of Subject Headings (SLSH).
•Describe the structure of the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
•Identify the differences between SLSH and LCSH.

Week

3

Module 2: Filing

4h

Unit 1: Filing Rules

4 study hours

•Define the concept and essence of filing.
•Identify the various filing codes used by libraries.
•Describe the two major methods of filing used by libraries.

Week

4

Module 2: Filing

4h

Unit 2: Filing Problems and Their Solutions

4 study hours

•Identify major filing problems in libraries.
•Determine solutions to the various filing problems based on ALA code.
•Practice applying filing rules to different scenarios.

Week

5

Module 3: Classification Processes

4h

Unit 1: Introduction and Application of Common and Simple Auxiliaries; Postulation Approach and System Approach to Classification

4 study hours

•Discuss the history and development of knowledge classification.
•Discuss the application of common and simple auxiliaries.
•Identify approaches to classification.

Week

6

Module 3: Classification Processes

4h

Unit 2: Technological Issues in Library Classification

4 study hours

•Discuss Facet Analysis and Sequence.
•Create a faceted classification scheme.
•Develop a notation in a faceted classification.

Week

7

Module 3: Classification Processes

4h

Unit 3: Citation Order

4 study hours

•Define the concept of citation order.
•Describe the PMEST and the factors that redefine it.
•Describe the structure of subjects.

Week

8

Module 3: Classification Processes

4h

Unit 4: Applications of Classification Schemes and Challenges in Nigerian Libraries

4 study hours

•Discuss application of classification schemes.
•Understand challenges classification schemes in Nigerian libraries.
•Describe the features of existing classification schemes.

Week

9

Module 4: Traditional Classification Schemes

4h

Unit 1: The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Scheme

4 study hours

•Discuss the history Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme.
•Discuss the features of the DDC scheme.
•Know how to use the DDC.

Week

10

Module 4: Traditional Classification Schemes

4h

Unit 2: Library of Congress Classification (LCC) Scheme

4 study hours

•Discuss the history of the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) Scheme.
•Discuss the features of the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) Scheme.
•Know how to use the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) Scheme.

Week

11

Module 5: Classifications Schemes for Specialist Collections (Faceted Schemes)

8h

Unit 1: Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)

4 study hours

•Provide a good background of the UDC.
•Describe the Coverage and main classes of the Universal Decimal Classification.
•Identify the tables of the UDC.

Unit 2: Colon Classification (CC)

4 study hours

•Describe the rationale for the development of the CC.
•Describe the use of the Colon Classification.

Week

12

Module 6: Contemporary Issues in Classification

8h

Unit 3: Bibliographic Classification (BB)

4 study hours

•Describe the background and origin of the Bliss Classification (BC).
•Describe the characteristics of the Bliss Classification.

Unit 1: Current Trends in Library Classification

4 study hours

•Identify the current trends in library classification.
•Describe the Computerized Catalogue.
•Discuss the Classification and organization of Electronic and web Resources.

Week

13

Module 6: Contemporary Issues in Classification

8h

Unit 2: Online Cataloguing & Classification and OCLC

4 study hours

•Discuss the application of the Online Classification.
•Describe the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC).
•Discuss Basic Professional Competencies required by knowledge organisation librarians.

Unit 3: Basic Competencies Required in Knowledge Organisation

4 study hours

•Discuss Basic Personal Competencies required by knowledge organisation librarians.
•What are the basic skills and competencies required by users of knowledge Organisation tools?

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for key terms: classification, subject heading, facet analysis, PMEST.

2

Practice applying filing rules from Unit 3 using examples from library catalogs.

3

Compare and contrast DDC and LCC (Module 4): structure, notation, strengths, weaknesses.

4

Outline the PMEST formula (Unit 3) and create examples for different subject areas.

5

Review online cataloging steps (Unit 6) and practice searching Library of Congress and OCLC databases.

6

Focus on the core competencies for knowledge organization (Unit 7): information evaluation, technology skills, communication.

7

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 classification schemes (DDC, LCC, UDC, CC, Bliss).

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