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A Study of Web-Based Library Classification Schemes Vol. 5(10), pp. 386-393, November, 2013 DOI: 10.5897/IJLIS2013.0336 International Journal of Library and Information ISSN 2141–2537 ©2013 Academic Journals Science http://www.academicjournals.org/IJLIS Full Length Research Paper A study of web-based library classification schemes Pranali B. Gedam1* and Ashwini Paradkar2 1Manoharbhai Patel College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Sakoli Dist- Bhandara, India. 2St. Francis De Sales College, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440006, India. Accepted 29 March, 2013 The study deals with web-based library classification schemes. In the emerging digital paradigm, the library classification schemes sparked dynamically print into web in the beginning of 21st century. Web- based library classification schemes are completely different from traditional classification schemes. The study discusses three web-based schemes viz WebDewey 2.0, UDC (universal decimal classification) online and classification web. WebDewey 2.0 is a Web-based product of DDC 23rd ed., UDC online is of UDC and classification web of LCC (Library of Congress Classification). These are constantly updated, revised and up-to date web-based library classification schemes. This study is significant in that it provided a description of current trends of library classification schemes. Investigative method is used to identify web-based library classification schemes. The databases have been accessed through trial accounts of their official websites. This study mainly compares the aspects of WebDewey 2.0, UDC online, and classification web. It concludes that DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification) is the most updated library classification scheme in the world. Key words: Web-based library classification schemes, WebDewey 2.0, Universal Decimal Classification online, classification web. INTRODUCTION Library classification is the significant part of Library and method or device which is automatic, systematic and Information Science. The library classification is an art to following helpful arrangement. There are some library use for the systematic arrangement of various subjects of classification like DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification), universe of knowledge on the shelves and to locate the UDC (Universal Decimal Classification) and LCC (Library material quickly, easily in the library. It is a technique to of Congress Classification) schemes originating for encompass universe of subjects in a schedule. Know- organizing library materials. ledge is like an ocean increasing day by day. So, it is the Web-based library classification schemes plays an technique to organize universe of knowledge in a exclusive role on web. Web-based editions have many systematic manner in a schedule. Thanks, to Melvil additional features over the print version and allow Dewey, Paul Otlet and Henry La Fontain and S.R. multiple searching by terms and numbers and have user Ranganathan who originated the great Library Classifi- friendly browsing option. The innovative web-based cation Schemes. services are provided to the users. Library classification is a technique of knowledge There are three topmost web-based library classification organization. Library classification helps to arrange docu- schemes ments in a systematic order, which is most convenient, time saving and conserve energy of the - WebDewey 2.0 (DDC 23rd Ed.) readers and the library staff. So, it needs to use some - UDC online (UDC) *Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: 9767224489. Gedam and Paradkar 387 - Classification web (LCC) data on the Internet with the keyword ‘web-based library classification schemes’ and found DDC, UDC, LCC are Electronic versions of the DDC UDC and LCC make it three web-based library classification schemes and infor- possible to realize the potential of Library Classification to mation was collected from their official websites. The improve subject retrieval. It creates renewed interest in web-based databases have been accessed through trial classification as an organizing and retrieval device for accounts and then compared. information resources has been sparked by the growth in usage of the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW). IMPACT OF WEB ON LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION SCHEMES Advantages of web-based library classification schemes In the Techno-savvry era, libraries become modern, advanced, developed, and automated. Traditionally, there - Easy access of schedule and table/ auxiliary numbers are number of library classification schemes like Dewey - Easy access of related terms by using different keyword Decimal Classification, Universal Decimal Classification, indexes Library of Congress Classification, Colon Classification - Online retrieval of class numbers etc. - Time saving But, in the 21st century, with the impact of IT some - Flexible traditional Library Classification Schemes have changed - Provides work area for building numbers Ex. DDC and in a glorious way. DDC, UDC and LCC are the top most UDC and web based library classification schemes. They - Simply, universal classification schemes are available provide a variety of online services to the users. Users online can browse and search the class number by clicking on - Uses online retrieval subject heading list, dictionaries that it is used to organize electronic data as well as and glossaries classify libraries. It is the power of hypertext on the web, - Access through hyperlinks any item or class number placed at multiple positions in a - View online schedules and its hierarchies web based classification schemes. It provides several - Most updated and advanced than print editions ways how to get the same class number and the caption. - More handy and convenient to users The design of traditional scheme is quite different the - Multiple keyword searching and browsing facility design of web based schemes and tends. - User oriented - Facilitates OPAC - User-centered - Boolean searching - Users can create their own notes. Disadvantages of web-based library classification schemes DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION (DDC) SCHEME - Technological barriers DDC is the oldest and most prevalent system all over the - Language barriers (Use standard dictionary) world. It is efficiently working not only in print, but in - Very expensive online environment also. It was devised by Melvil Dewey in 1876 though it was conceived first in 1873. It is based on a discipline to be organized with fields, into sub-fields Objectives of the study and topics. DDC is divided into 10 main classes 000-999. DDC is the most updated classification system - To identify web-based library classification schemes. throughout. It has completed a long and arduous journey - To identify the advantageous and disadvantageous of of more than 100 years from its first edition in 1876 to the web-based classification schemes. 23rd edition published in 2011. The abridged 15th edition - To collect information regarding web-based library was published in February 2012. It is regularly being classification schemes. revised and adopted according to entry of new subjects - To access the web-based databases of library and giving right place in the schedules. classification schemes. - To compare the web-based databases of library rd classification schemes. WebDewey 2.0: The Web Product of DDC 23 Ed. rd Currently, OCLC offers DDC 23 edition in web version RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ‘WebDewey 2.0’ to the users. There are several major changes included in publication of print and web version The investigative methodology is followed for collecting WebDewey 2.0 simultaneously. It is dynamic, much 388 Int. J. Lib. Inf. Sci. It is the homepage of WebDewey 2.0 (DDC 23rd Ed.). It facilitates Search & browse for DDC Class number & terms using various indexes. It also facilitates for Advance searches. It avails to create user notes. Figure 1. Homepage of ‘WebDewey 2.0’. Source: http://www.oclc.org/dewey/versions/webdewey/ (Last Accessed on 4/5/2012). revised, updated and easy to navigate on the online the main tables is like DDC which uses a simply one digit version. It is easy to use and more handy than earlier number. The universe of knowledge is divided into ten web version WebDewey. main branches which is denoted by 0 to 9 decimal This is the homepage of ‘WebDewey 2.0’, the online fraction Indo-Arabic numerals. exclusive product of Dewey decimal classification 23rd Ed (Figure 1). It gives access of main classes and tables (T6). UDC online ‘UDC Online’ is web-based product of universal decimal Salient features of WebDewey 2.0 classification available on web since 2001 (Figure 2). It works extremely fine with computers and using software. - WebDewey 2.0 is simple and easy to handle to the beginners and users. - Continuously updated. Salient features of UDC online - Provides tutorials as well as trial accounts to users to learn more about WebDewey 2.0. - UDC online is an international database. - Provides additional searches (Using Boolean - Has developed colour combined numbers especially Operators) main tables, common auxiliaries and special auxiliaries - Use of truncation and wildcards for term expansion to - Provides powerful search and browse. include variant endings. - Enables broadening and narrowing searches. - Provision for creating user notes and its searching. - Enables to cover new subjects easily. - Provides readymade build numbers to the users - Two different search methods available. according to ‘Add to base no.’ instructions and avails - Provides search through ‘UDC Dictionary’. work area for building DDC number. - Keeps good control over truncation/stemming. -
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