Knowledge Organisation (Classification) Ii

1. Discuss the concepts of classification and subject cataloguing.
2. Describe the structure of the Sears List of Subject Headings (SLSH) and the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
3. Identify the various filing codes used by libraries.
4. Describe the use of the Colon Classification.
5. Discuss the application of the Online Classification.

13 weeks, about 64 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Overview of Concepts

   • Unit 1: Concept of Classification and Subject Cataloguing · 4 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Overview of Concepts

   • Unit 2: Major Subject Headings · 4 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..

3. Week 3Module 2: Filing

   • Unit 1: Filing Rules · 4 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..

4. Week 4Module 2: Filing

   • Unit 2: Filing Problems and Their Solutions · 4 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..

5. Week 5Module 3: Classification Processes

   • Unit 1: Introduction and Application of Common and Simple Auxiliaries; Postulation Approach and System Approach to Classification · 4 hours

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

6. Week 6Module 3: Classification Processes

   • Unit 2: Technological Issues in Library Classification · 4 hours

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

7. Week 7Module 3: Classification Processes

   • Unit 3: Citation Order · 4 hours

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

8. Week 8Module 3: Classification Processes

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

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

9. Week 9Module 4: Traditional Classification Schemes

   • Unit 1: The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Scheme · 4 hours

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

10. Week 10Module 4: Traditional Classification Schemes

    • Unit 2: Library of Congress Classification (LCC) Scheme · 4 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..

11. Week 11Module 5: Classifications Schemes for Specialist Collections (Faceted Schemes)

    • Unit 1: Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) · 4 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 hours

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

12. Week 12Module 6: Contemporary Issues in Classification

    • Unit 3: Bibliographic Classification (BB) · 4 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 hours

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

13. Week 13Module 6: Contemporary Issues in Classification

    • Unit 2: Online Cataloguing & Classification and OCLC · 4 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 hours

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