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- Recall Value and Entry Word in Heading
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 6, No 4 (1969), Pagination: 289-306Abstract
This paper considers the rendering of the multiworded name of a Person, of an Organ of a Government, of an Institution, and of a Conference, and of the Title of a document in the Heading of a Catalogue Entry. The Canon of Prepotence taken along with the Principle of Probability is found sufficient to determine the Entry Word in a name-of-person. But, it is not so in the other cases. Nor is the Canon of Sought Heading of sufficient help in determining the Entry Word, though it is of help in determining the choice of heading for the Added Entries needed. The current practice of using the first word in the name of a corporate body or of the title of a document is of little Recall Value. It is suggested that the word of the greatest Recall Value should be made the Entry Word. In most cases, it happens to be the name. of a subject or of some other speciality. To provide for this, the Canon of Recall Value is added to the list of the Normative Principles of Cataloguing.
- Compound Isolate and Compound Basic Subject:Evolution of the Concept through Forty Years
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 1 (1970), Pagination: 1-30Abstract
The concept of "Divide Locally", necessitated in 1928, has evolved through several stages during the last forty Years, as shown in the undermentioned table. The idea of Compound Basic Subject was stimulated in 1968 by the idea of Compound Isolate.- Basis for Study of Compatibility, and of Compatibility of the Colon Classification with the Universal Decimal Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 2 (1970), Pagination: 97-109Abstract
Five types of compatibility studies are possible between document-finding systems. A Basis of Reference for compatibility studies is given, in terms of the dominant purpose and of the factors in the mental set of the majority of the readers seeking the service of the system. A document-finding system should have an efficient scheme for classification built into it. The latter should be based on a sound and dynamic theory of classification. The essential features of the current general theory of classification are indicated. The extent to which CC and UDC conform to it is examined. Illustrates, with examples, the compatibility of CC-in-Theory with UDC-in-Theory and of CC-in-Action with UDC in- Action. Even though UDC-in-Theory may not be fully compatible with CC-in-Theory, UDC-in-Action can be made compatible with CC-in-Action and with the Basis of Reference with the aid of the guiding principles given in the Guide to U DC (1963). These principles are in conformity with the general theory of classification. The advantages of basing an electronic document-finding system on an efficient scheme for classification and the compatibility of CC and UDC for the purpose are mentioned. The additional advantage of using CC is indicated.- Conflict of Authorship:Corporate Body Vs Corporate Body
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 2 (1970), Pagination: 115-173Abstract
A conflict of authorship should get resolved at the stage of the definition of the term 'Author' and of the terms denoting the different kinds of author. In the case of the conflict "Corporate Body vs Corporate Body, each of the initial Formal Definitions requires to be propped up by an appropriate Interpretative Definition as a sequel to it. Many of the Cataloguing Codes do not give an explicit Interpretative Definition. But they are implied in their rules for Choice and Rendering of Heading; and they can be distilled out of these rules. A critical and comparative study of how RDC and the different editions of AACR and of CCC resolve the conflict "Corporate Body vs Corporate Body" is made on the basis of the relevant Interpretative Definitions - either explicitly stated or distilled out from the rules implying them. Conflicts centring round the following kinds of Corporate Bodies are considered: (1) Government; (2) Near Sovereign Body; (3) Quasi Government; (4) Institution; and (5) Conference. A separate part is devoted to each kind of Corporate Body. Each part begins with a section on Terminology giving the precise definitions of the terms needed to develop the ideas systematically. The specific issues considered generally in relation to each kind of Corporate Body are: (1) Whole Corporate Body vs its Organ of Remove 1; (2) Organ of Remove 1 vs Organ of Remove 2; (3) Corporate Body vs its Quasi Independent Institution; (4) Corporate Body vs Its Organ Conference; and (5) Corporate .Body as a Delegated-from-Body vs Conference: Impact, if any, received by any Code from the earlier Codes, is indicated. Wherever necessary, the Interpretative Definitions for inclusion in CCC (Ed 6) are given.- Colon Classification for Library Science
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 3 (1970), Pagination: 193-199Abstract
Increase in the new subjects with literary warrant m the (BS) Library Science makes the schedules in Ed 1 to Ed 6 of CC inadequate. Many of, them are easily accommodated by the formation of compound isolates. Proliferation is greatest in (1P1) isolates. Therefore, quasi isolates are used to form isolates in (1P1). Advantage is also taken of the recent results in making the digits of an array range from a to (Z). Illustrations are given. The use of the Specials Division "9D Documentation", in the Schedule of Property Isolates, is illustrated. Examples of call numbers of some recent books are also given.- Training of Staff for Rural Library System
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1 Ministry of Education, Government of India, IN
1 Ministry of Education, Government of India, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 35, No 2 (1998), Pagination: 79-87Abstract
The graduate professionals with a degree in library science, needed for the rural library system of the country, are being trained by twenty one universities. Therefore, there is no need to establish any ad hoc Library Institute to train them.- Basic Subjects and their Kinds
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 2 (1968), Pagination: 97-133Abstract
Begins with the definitions of the necessary technical terms, the schedule for main subjects, other basic subjects, partial comprehensions, subject-bundles, and a schedule of environment for use in the formation of Specials. Explains the formation of Main Basic Subject and Canonical Basic Subject, System Basic Subject, or Specials Basic Subject by Fission and of Superimposed Basic Subject. Describes also the formation of new Main Subjects by Distillation and Fusion respectively. Shows the removal of the inhibition due to notational plane by increasing its capacity successively by the Sector Device, Interpolation Device by Emptying Digits, and Empty and Emptying Digits.- Specialist Library versus Generalist Library: Document Selection
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 2 (1968), Pagination: 182-192Abstract
This is a report of three classes in DRTC, extending over five hours, conducted by Dr Ranganathan, on 21, 22, and 23 March 1967. Singles out the techniques distinctive to a Specialist Library from that of a Generalist Library, on the basis of the Five Laws of Library Science. They are: Individual approach to ascertain specialist interest as against statistical approach in a Generalist Library (Law 1); Informal talks with each specialist as against mass survey (Law 2); Restricting the acquisition of periodicals to those having at least 40 per cent of their articles relevant to the subject-interest of a Specialist Library (Law 3); Coordination in acquisition of periodicals and cooperation among libraries (Law 2 and 3); Acquisition of indexing periodicals, abstracting periodicals, trend reports, short communication periodicals, and preview type periodicals (Law 4); and Drastic weeding out of obsolete documents in a Specialist Library (Law 5). The usual annotations highlighting the educational principles followed in the class are added.- Cataloguing Terminology
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 3 (1968), Pagination: 230-263Abstract
Emphasises the need for a special technical terminology in the field of cataloguing in order to make the rules of cataloguing and discussions and teaching in cataloguing precise and free from refraction due to noise. Enumerates some Canons of Technical Terminology. Gives a census of the "Net" Technical Terms relating, to the cataloguing problems covered by CCC 1964 and by ALA 1967. Compares the definitions of some important terms given in ALA Code and CCC. Indicates their mutual impact in their successive editions. Brings out the avoidable faults in ALA 1967 and CCC 1964. Wherever necessary, gives an amended version of the definitions in CCC 1964 for inclusion in CCC Ed 6 in preparation, so as to avoid such faults. But no attempt is made to propose any amended version of any rule of ALA 1967.- DOC-Finder (Non-conventional Methods in Document Retrieval. 3). (Development of library science. 10)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 4 (1968), Pagination: 289-302Abstract
Shows the importance of using electronic engineering in documentation. Gives an idea of the kind of depth classification needed in documentation and the enormous number of entries to be stored in the documentation list. Indicates the qualities of a conventional documentation list (Classified Catalogue) which should be simulated by the Doc-Finder. Chalks out a scheme for the comparative study of the time and cost involved in the two systems. Further, suggests the need for studying the conditions of viability of the use of Doc-Finder. Finally, gives the plan of the proposed series of papers published in this special issue on "Doc-Finder3" and to be published later in the same series.- Entry Element in The Name of an Institution
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 1 (1971), Pagination: 1-42Abstract
An opinion Survey among about 1,000 readers is made on the choice of the Entry Element in the name of an institution, used as the Heading of a Catalogue Entry. The results are tabulated under four heads. Generally speaking, the Subject of purview of the Institution appears to be preferred by the majority of readers. This implies that the name of the Subject of purview has got the highest Recall Value. This finding is of use in applying the Canon of Recall Value. The Entry Element indicated by the Canon of Prepotence Can be determined objectively with the aid of statistical calculus. But, this is not possible in the case of the Canon of Recall Value. Its application has to depend upon the opinion of mature research workers. This Opinion Survey was prompted by the DRTC Mid-year Seminar (1970) on Cataloguing. The Survey has shown that in the majority of cases the Canon of Recall Value can be easily applied. However, there are certain types of cases needing a further survey.- Universal Classification System and FID
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 2 (1971), Pagination: 97-108Abstract
The major ideas emerging from the FID/CR Seminar on UDC in a Mechanised Retrieval System, convened in 1968 in Copenhagen are mentioned. The implications of a universal classification system and the use of electronic machinery in a system for document finding are examined. The attributes of the universe of subjects and the psychology of readers are considered as the major factors influencing the design of a system for document finding. The need for a General Theory of Classification constituted out a hierarchy of general normative principles, laws of library science, and postulates, canons and principles for classification form the national foundation for the design and use in practice of a universal classification system. The capacity of UDC for being developed into a universal classification system are examined from this point of view. The different statements contained in the FID/CR Report about the particular attributes of UDC for its development as a universal of scheme for classification are examined from the angle of intrinsic and adventitious merits of a classification system. Concludes with suggestions about the need for change in attitude and about the new role of FID as an international organisation promoting the development of a world information network based on a universal classification system.- Simplified Rules for the Cataloguing of Books of Tomorrow in a Service Library
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 2 (1971), Pagination: 161-171Abstract
Standardisation and simplification have become a necessity today, in order to release the creative impulse of man. Cataloguing rules for the books of the past bristle with difficulties, as the title leaf of such a book did not conform to any standard. But in collaboration with the publishing and the printing trades, the library profession can bring about a standard for the title-page and its back. This standard will make the title-leaf give all the necessary cataloguing information for the books of future. This will lead to a simplification of cat aloguing rules and to an accepted standard for the main entry of a book of the future. Suggestions are given for the standards for personal author statement, corporate author statement, collaborator statement, supplement to author statement and supplement to collaborator statement, to be printed on the back of the title-page. The consequential simplification of the cataloguing rules is indicated. All these are to be as for a "Service library" whose books are virtually replaced at least once within a generation. They are not to be as for a "Dormitary library" preserving each book for the occasional use of bibliophiles and antiquarians and as cultural deposits.- Conflict of Authorship:Name of Original Author Merged in Title
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 2 (1971), Pagination: 171-181Abstract
If the name of the original author is merged in the title, it may give rise to a conflict of authorship. Ordinarily, such a conflict falls in the category "Person vs Person." As regards resolution of conflict of authorship, the implication of the Principle of Unity of Idea is that a cataloguing code should (1) recognise resolution of connect of authorship as a problem quite distinct from those of choice, rendering, and recording the name of the author; and (2) give an independent set of rules for the resolution of conflict of authorship. A conflict of authorship arising out of the merger of the name of the orginal author in the title, should ordinarily be resolved at the level of definition of terms that is, with reference to the formal definitions of the terms 'Personal Author' and , Personal Collaborator. If they do not prove sufficient for the purpose, the definition of the term 'Personal Author' is to be propped up by an interpretative definition. In the light of the above criteria, a comparative study of the respective approaches of the different editions of CCC, and AACR to resolve the conflict, is made. The following interpretative definition of the term 'Author' is proposed to resolve the conflict. In case the name of the author of the original work is merged in the title of the revised work, the author of the original work is the author of the revised work if the reviser himself definitely indicates, in the Collaborator Statement on the title-page, that he himself is only a collaborator of the work concerned.- International Book Year
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 4 (1971), Pagination: 289-303Abstract
It is a good augury that the year 1972, the year of the Silver Jubilee of our attaining political freedom has been chosen by Unesco, as the International Book Year. Till now our rate of advance in library development has been at a crawling speed. In 1972, we should all, collectively and individually, think out all methods of speeding up of library development in our Mother land. We should reach its very height, before our Golden Jubilee-even much before that. This paper contains some thoughts on the subject. Not a day of 1972 should pass without each of our citizens being made to think of reaching the ideal of Free Book Service" for All.- National Social Science Documentation Centre: Reflections and Suggestions
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 2 (1972), Pagination: 145-187Abstract
The attempts made since 1959, to establish a National Documentation Centre for Social Sciences are described. The difficulties due to the absence of stabilised Standard Terminology in the Social Sciences and the unfamiliarity of the documentalists in Social Sciences with the Standard Terminology in Documentation are mentioned. The right functions of a National Documentation Centre are described. The primary function of a National Documentation Centre is emphasised to be the publication of an advance national documentation periodical. The procedure for the preparation and publication of a Union Catalogue of Learned Periodicals and Serials is described in detail. A National Documentation Centre should not by itself maintain the national library in its subject field. Delegation of national documentation work to regional centres is unhelpful. Right delegation should be to national documentation centres in charge of the different subject fields in Social Sciences, when the time is ripe for it.- Comparative Study of Schemes for Library Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 3 (1972), Pagination: 289-315Abstract
This paper begins with an appreciation of the fresh air with which the editor Maltby begins his Symposium1 on schemes for classification and of its service in stimulating study of comparative classification. Then follows in succession a critical evaluation of the five schemes - BC, CC, DC, LC, and UDC - centering round the account given of each of these schemes by different authors. It ends with an evaluation of the chapters giving respectively Comparison of a Thesaurus and of a scheme for classification, Compatibility of schemes for classification, and the Application of certain schemes to computer-retrieval.- Colon Classification for Economics in the Light of the Idea of Adjunct Main Subject
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore-3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 3 (1972), Pagination: 353-383Abstract
This is instalment 1 on the re-building of CC Schedule for Economics. During the last half a century, CC has been developing in the light of the General Theory of Library Classification and of the development in the Universe of Subjects. It has now reached Stage 8 - that of Freely Faceted Stage. While preparing Ed 7, incorporating all the latest findings, difficulty was felt in the revision of the Main Subject "X Economics". The absence of Standard. Terminology and the abstract nature of the subject have been causing difficulties. In re-doing Economics, one of the new ideas used is that of Adjunct Main Subject. The first cluster of the Adjunct Main Subjects going with "X Economics-in-Theory" consists of "XV Economics-in-Action in a territory and in a business enterprise in a territory", and "XX Economics-in-Theory in business enterprise". The - other subjects of the cluster - XYA International Economics (with its own Adjunct Main Subjects), XYT Econometrics, and XYV Economico-cybernetics will be taken up in a future instalment of this sub-series. This instalment deals only with the schedules for the Personality Isolates. The schedule for (1P1) of "X Economics-in-Theory" is derived from the comparative study of the six schemes - DC, UDC, LC, CC, BC, and RIC. The schedules for Property Isolates, Energy Isolates, and Method Isolates, and the Isolates for Round 2 will be taken up in a future instalment of this sub-series.- Documentation and Kurma-Avatara
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 4 (1970), Pagination: 289-309Abstract
A definition is established for the terms 'Document' and 'Documentation'. The beginning of documentation has been a result of social forces. The genesis and the development of documentation are under the triangle of the three forces emanating from the great increase in the number of research personnel, in the output of research as documents, and in the inner urge of the library profession to give its best to the well-being of the society. Controversies about the agencies for documentation and about the techniques for documentation have been going on from the beginning of the century. Just now they appear to be nearing a satisfactory end. Incidentally India's role in this matter is mentioned.- Library-Science-Based Library Service (Development of Library Science 10)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore-3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore-3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 6, No 2 (1969), Pagination: 97-115Abstract
The first four introductory sections describe the beginnings of modern library service in India fifty years ago, and the circumstances leading to the establishment of the Sarada Ranganathan Professorship in Library Science in Madras. They also illustrate how the influence of the Library School of the University of Madras had spread. These sections end with a reference to the temporary setback being now experienced by the young librarians in the enjoyment of their library work and training. The one possible cause for this is, faults in the present day teaching in some of the Library School. Then follows an account of the foundations of library science and of modern library techniques, modern forms of library service, and modern library organisation. The Five Laws of Library Science formulated forty years ago, are described as the foundation; and their potency and revolutionary qualities are traced. Then follows a detailed description of the generation and the continued improvement of each library technique the streamlining of library administration; the invention of the Three Card System, the genesis of Colon Classification and a dynamic theory of classification which has led CC to its present status of Freely Faceted Classification with capability for designing depth schedules; the design of the Classified Catalogue Code and of a theory of library catalogue providing guiding principles for its continued improvemcnt. The structure of the State and National Library Systems, and of Public Library Acts, is then derived from the Five Laws. After a section on the education and the emoluments of the library profession, the last section gives the emphasis of the Five Laws on giving Long-Range Reference Service - the ultimate social and human purpose of library work.- Conflict of Authorship: Person vs Corporate Body (Cataloguing problems 7) (Comparison of CCC and ALA Code 5)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 6, No 2 (1969), Pagination: 116-129Abstract
Refers to the importance of stating the Normative Principles of Cataloguing in a Catalogue Code and shows how ALA 1967 has made its first attempt in this direction. Enumerates the essential elements that a Catalogue Code should deal with. Refers to the Principle of Unity of Idea in a catalogue code and shows how ALA 1967 has followed the lead of CCC in the matter of respecting the principle by separating out the rules for the choice of heading from those for rendering it; but it still continues to mix up in one and the same rule the resolution of the conflict of authorship, and the choice of Heading for the Main Entry and for the Added Entries. Makes a comparative study of how the different editions of CCC and ALA code resolve the conflict of authorship centring round Person vs Corporate body And in this, considers the following cases: (1) Documents to be deemed to be of corporate authorship; (2) Documents to be deemed to be of personal authorship; (3) Non-governmental edition of an act; and (4) Conference documents. Indicates the impact, if any, received by any code from the earlier codes.- Colon Classification Edition 7 (1971): A Preview
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 6, No 3 (1969), Pagination: 193-242Abstract
The field of library classification is the Universe of Subjects. Its purpose is to arrange subjects in a linear sequence helpful to the majority of readers and to mechanise the arrangement by representing each subject by a unique Ordinal Number. The increase in the extension, depth, and proliferation of the Universe of Subjects is now accelerating at a great rate. Twelve modes of formation of subjects are described. Six species of schemes are defined beginning with a purely enumerative one and ending with a Freely Faceted analytico-synthetic one. Version 3 of Colon Classification given in Ed 7 (1971) is now the only representative of the Freely Faceted scheme.- Colon Classification: Notational System: Towards a Plan Tor its Productive Use
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 1 (1972), Pagination: 1-35Abstract
Sections a to h and j to y recapitulate the terminology in use, the progress made in the theory of Library Classification, and the increase in the versatility of the Notational System of CC. Sections 1 to 8 emphasise the negd for a planned use of the rich versatility of the notational system. Sections A to D centre round a new method of design of classification, using Push- Bicycle as an illustration. Sections E to L mention some features of the new method of design used in Sec A7. Sections M to S consider the allocation of Sectors to different levels of (1P), and the advantages thereof. Sections T to Y emphasise the need for cooperation between DRTC and the librarians of Industrial Houses in applying the new method of design for constructing Depth Schedules for the classification of commodities and their parts.- Social Sciences : Emergence and Scope
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 1 (1972), Pagination: 63-82Abstract
The emergence of "Social Sciences" as a subject is traced with the aid of two standard dictionaries, a few standard schemes for library classification, two standard encyclopaedias, and a standard documentation serial. The scope of the subject "Social Sciences" is examined with the aid of the schemes for library classification, encyclopaedias and dictionaries. Lastly the propriety of using the term ' Sciences' is examined and confirmed with the aid of the Spiral of Scientific Method.- Difficulties of Government Documents James Childs Gilbert Mudge award (1971)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 1 (1972), Pagination: 83-118Abstract
The minimum necessary technical terminology is first given. The prolific nature and the importance of Government documents, the disculty of procuring them, and the poor quality of their catalogues produced by Government publishers, are discussed. The contribution of James Childs to these problems is described; and the citation with which the Mudge Award of 1971 was presented to him is reproduced. The difficulties met with since 1941 in improving the production and cataloguing of the Government documents in India are described. After giving the necessary normative principles, the essential cataloguing rules needed in the cataloguing of Government documents are given.- Names of the Places of a Periodical Conference
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 2 (1967), Pagination: 178-196Abstract
In the case of a Periodical Conference, a reader may seek a particular volume of it through the Name of the Place of the Conference. Highlights the inadequacy of the existing rules in CCC in regard to the inclusion of the Names of the Places of the Periodical Conferences in the Main Entry in a Catalogue in Book Form. Examines the propriety of including this information in the different sections of the Main Entry. Concludes that a Name of the Place of a Periodical Conference is best furnished against its corresponding Volume and Year Numbers in the Holdings Section. In the light of the above conclusion, suggests a set of suitable amendments to the rules in CCC. Distinguishes the Proceedings of Periodical Conferences, each volume of which has to mention the Name of the Place of the Conference, as a new kind of complexity in Periodical Publications. To deal with this complexity, suggests an elegant set of amendments to the rules of CCC. Gives a worked-out example according to the amended rules. Evaluates the treatment of the Proceedings of a Periodical Conference in the different editions of CCC, ALA Code, and Cutter's Rules.- Documentation, Computer, and Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 3 (1967), Pagination: 197-225Abstract
A computer can be of use in repetitive work in a library, wherever it is viable. But it cannot be used for classification for which judgement is necessary. The memory of a computer should be fed with classified main entries to enable it to produce for browsing a set of entries in classified sequence. The Freely-Faceted Classification is the most evolved scheme designed so far, for use in computer. Version 3 of CC is an example. Continuing concerted research is necessary in the fields of design of depth classification and of building of computer.- Special Library Versus Specialist Library
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 3 (1967), Pagination: 283-292Abstract
This is a report of two classes in DRTC, extending over three hours, conducted by Dr Ranganathan, on 19 and 20 March 1967. Traces the origin of the term 'Special Library'. Shows that the term 'Special Library' is a homonym and thus it does not precisely connote the emphasis on the service of nascent micro documents to specialists. Shows that the term 'Specialist Library' directly and precisely lays emphasis on the service of 'I'. nascent micro documents to specialists. Incidentally points out the need for and importance of giving a precisely expressive unique name for a concept in a discipline. Annotations are added explaining the educational principles demonstrated by the work in the class.- Fifteen-Year Library Development Programme for Plan Periods 4 to 6
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 4 (1964), Pagination: 281-308Abstract
Forms the introduction to the remaining papers in this issue. Gives a summary of the library requirements of India at the end of Plan Period 6. Gives a brief history both of library development and of library awareness in the country during recent years. Establishes a standard for the viability of a unitary library system. Gives standards for determining the man-power and the finance for the public library system of India. Makes out a case for Public Library Acts in the States and for a Union Library Act.- Raising the Library Man-Power
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 4 (1964), Pagination: 364-383Abstract
Discusses the responsibilities, levels of training and selection for training of library professionals in the categories of leaders, senior professionals, junior professionals, and semi-professionals. Gives details of admission requirements and syllabus for the training courses for the different categories. Mentions the special factors in the training of a documentalist. Points out the defects and difficulties in the existing training programmes. Estimates the number of persons, to be trained in the next twenty years to be about 245,000.- Model Public Libraries Bill
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 4 (1964), Pagination: 384-414Abstract
Details the clauses necessary in a Public Library Bill for any State in India. The Model Bill is followed by a Financial Memorandum and a Memorandum regarding Delegated Legislation.- Drug:Depth Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 3 (1964), Pagination: 224-260Abstract
Works out a scheme for the classification of the subjects going with the (BC) "F56 Technology of Drug" and the (BC) "LX3 Pharmacology", based on the design principles outlined in Paper A of this volume. The schedules given are confined to the first characteristics for [IP] only. A single set of (Q1) is given for the subjects going with either of the (BC) Technology of Drug or the (BC) Pharmacology. Gives an alphabetical index to the schedule. Gives a classified list of 39 examples classified according to the above scheme.- Book Science:Depth Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 2 (1964), Pagination: 97-132Abstract
Works out a Scheme for the Classification of the subjects going with the (BC) "3 Book Science", using the methodology for the design of classification given in Paper A of this volume. The schedule given are confined to [IP]. Prefixes an alphabetical index to the schedule. Gives a table of (QI) relevant to "Author-Art", "Translator-Art", "Illustrator-Art", "Compiler-Craft" and "Editor-Craft". Gives a list of 82 examples classified aaording to the above scheme.- Design of Depth Classification:Methodology
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 1 (1964), Pagination: 1-42Abstract
Begins with a rapid account of the evolution of the practice and theory of classification during the last one hundred years and of the concepts and the terminology associated therewith. Then follows' an account of the successive removal, during the last forty years, of six inhibitions in the Idea Plane in the development of CC caused by the Notational Plane and of the inhibitions in the Notational Plane itself caused by the DC tradition. Shows the greater practicability of the method of First-Link-Downwards Approach than that of the Last-Link-Upwards Approach. Recommends the, blending of the speculative method and the pragmatic method as a corrective of each other, at convenient stages, in designing a Scheme for Classification. After introducing a new and more easily applicable use of the terms 'Sector' and 'Zone' in the Notational Plane of CC, shows the number of true (IN) available in an array of order I to be 100 if the number of digits in an (AIN) is not to exceed 1; 400 if it is not to exceed 2; and 1,000 if it is not to exceed 3. Gives a scheme of allocation of the sectors to (WI), (̅WI), and (═WI). Lays down a procedure for determining the necessary first characteristics-that is (QI)-and determining their sequence with the aid of the Wall-Picture Principle in the design of classification. States that the Telescoping in Array made possible in this procedure satisfies the finding of the physiology of the eye and of the psychology of memory. Describes seven steps in the design of depth classification. Traces the progressive elimination of Gap Device in notation. Shows the training in the methods of applied research in the designing of classification to be essential for a documentalist as distinct from a generalist librarian.- Library Classification through a Century
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 1 (1965), Pagination: 1-30Abstract
After defining the terms Scheme of Classes. 'Scheme of Classification' d 'Library Classification', the progress in the First Century of the Classification a is traced in the three major periods: Pre-Facet, Transition-to-Facet d Facet Periods. The Facet Period is divided into the Restricted Facet formula Period, the Generalised Facet Formula Period and the two Relativity periods-viz Dorking and Elsinore Periods. For each of the six resulting periods, the chief achievements in library classification and the social factors ling to them are mentioned. The achievements of the Dorkina Period ending are described in greater detail. Then follows the programme of arch work for the Elsinore Period of 1965 to 1975. A programme for damental Research in the Idea, Verbal, and Notational Planes is chalked Then follows the programme for Routine Research in the building of modules of Common Isolates, which is a back-log from the Dorking. Period in the new area of the Design and the Building of Schedules for the Depth classification of diverse subjects, needed for Documentation Work and vice. Lastly, the organization suitable to carry out the programme is lined.- Production Engineering of Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine:Depth Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 1 (1965), Pagination: 31-54Abstract
Works out a Scheme for the Depth Classification of the subjects going with the (BC) "D9L21 Production Engineering of Petrol Engine" and tho (BC) "D9L22 Production Engineering of Diesel Engine". The schedules given are confined to the first characteristics for [IP]. Mentions a difficulty in the application of the Wall-Picture Principle to derive the Sequence of First Characteristics. The grouping of organs by their 'Function' is demonstrated. Gives an alphabetical index to the schedule. Gives a list of thirty two examples classified according to the above scheme.- Single-Volumed Simple Book:Standards for Bibliographical Reference
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 1 (1965), Pagination: 78-86Abstract
Enumerates the purpose, the place of occurrence, and the items of information necessary for identification, location, and evaluation, of a bibliographical reference. Prescribes rules for the rendering of a bibliographical reference when the referred-to document is the whole of a single-volumed simple book.- Array Change or Level Change?
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 1 (1965), Pagination: 87-95Abstract
Reports discussions in two classes extending over three hours conducted by Dr Ranganathan in DRTC during the month of July 1964. Familiarises the class with the method of differentiating between the Universe of Wholes and the Universe of Organs. Illustrates the use of the Whole-Organ Principle to resolve homonym in (CN). Justifies, on the basis of the Law of Parsimony.The deviation from the Whole (IN)-Organ (IN) Principle in the schedule of Medicine.- Medical Radiology:Depth Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 2 (1965), Pagination: 100-160Abstract
After defining the terms in Radiology used in the paper, discusses the assignment of Diagnostic Radiology and Therapeutic Radiology to the Third Round in the Analysed Title of any document embracing either of them, and the extension of the (He). Works out a Scheme for the depth Classification of subjects going with the (He) Diagnostic Radiology and Therapeutic Radiology. Provides an Alphabetical Index to the Schedule. Gives a classified list of 61 examples classified according to the scheme drawn up. Gives also Class Index Entries, derived by Chain Procedure, for the examples.- Conflict in Classification for Document Retrieval
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 3 (1965), Pagination: 202-216Abstract
States the conflict between changing the facet sequence and the Class Number of a subject to meet the needs of specialist readers on the one hand, and maintaining uniqueness of Class Number and of facet sequence as determined by postulates and principles on the other. Describes the method of bye-passing the conflict with the aid of Class Index Entries in generalist libraries, of formation of Favoured Collection in specialist libraries, and of inserting in the alphabetical index of a documentation list blocks of duplicates of relevant main entries under the name of the isolate of interest to the specialist reader.- Academic Library System:Fourth Plan Period
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 4 (1965), Pagination: 293-347Abstract
Forms the introduction to the remaining papers in this issue. Gives the financial requirements of the academic library system of India, as 2,336 million rupees for all the five years of the Fourth Plan Period. Traces the slow changeover from text-book-centred, mass-talk method of teaching into library-centred, individual and group guidance method. Establishes standards for university, college, secondary, and elementary education library systems.- Evolution of Reference and Documentation Service
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 3 (1965), Pagination: 275-292Abstract
This is a report of five lessons in DRTC, extending over 7 hours, given by Dr Ranganathan, during June 1964. Demonstrates the importance of making teaching library-centred and enthusing the students to discover for themselves instead of telling the final result. Examines the confusion jn the idea plane arising out of the two-worded term of art 'Reference Service'. With reference to a century long time-grid traces the evolution of reference service from 1850 to the current period showing its intensification into 'Documentation Service' as it is now called.- Areas for Research in Library Science
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 4 (1967), Pagination: 293-335Abstract
The findings of research enrich the universe of ideas. Observational research records facts of experience; and it essentially depends upon the mental act of perception. Empirical research formulates the generalised laws on the basis of observed facts; and it essentially depends on the intellectual act of induction, Fundamental laws are not the results of research; they are got by direct apprehension through intuition. Pure research is a priori research arriving at deduced laws on the basis of fundamental laws. Pure research is not directed towards the solution of any utilitarian problems. Applied research is a priori research for an immediate distinct utility. Developmental research makes finer adjustments and improvements in the results of pure and applied research, or of observational and empirical research. After the formulation of the Fundamental Laws known as the Five Laws of Library Science, Library Science and its branches entered the Spiral of Scientific Method. In addition, some of these branches have their own fundamental laws called Canons and Principles for distinction. Library Science and its branches are now fit fields for all the five kinds of research. Mter clearing the ground in this way, some indication is given of what has been already achieved by research and what is still requiring research in the different branches of Library Science - such as Classification, Cataloguing, Book Selection, Reference Service, Circulation, Organisation, and Administration falling entirely within the sphere of the library profession. A similar treatment is also given to the subjects - such as development and structure of the universe of subjects, language and style of work, presentation of the text of a book and of an article in a periodical, physique of the book, methods of reading and study, library housing, audit of the efficiency of library service, and absolute syntax which are to be pursued by the library profession jointly with the specialists in the respective subjects.- Choice of Scheme for Classification
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 1 (1968), Pagination: 1-69Abstract
Rasamuls Molgaard-Hansen's paper UDC, DC, and LC in competition on the domain of the university library has been the stimulus. (See also Sec 96 for comments on Perrault’s paper). After the definition of essential terms, CC, DC, LC, and UDC are compared in respect off the following points:
1 Faith in one scheme for shelf arrangement © books and for documentation lists;
2 Sequence of the main subjects according to the consensus of scholars and scientists;
3 Sequence of compound subjects;
4 Extent of facetisattuorn;
5 Verbal, idea, and notational planes;
6 Use of crisp words in schedules, so as to be fit for use in subject headings;
7 Guiding principles for the idea plane;
8 Obligation of notational plane to implement the findings in the idea plane;
9 Fault of “Starvation System.” ;
10 Versatility of the notational system;
11 Fault of alternative places for a subject;
12 Uniqueness of class number, assuming help from the catalogue and administration to meet the needs of minorities;
13 Value of freely faceted classification guided by principles;
14 Helpful places for newly emerging subjects;
15 Systematic procedure for classification; and
16 Organisation for future development.
- Hidden Roots of Classification
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 1 (1967), Pagination: 1-26Abstract
Points out that a twofold infinity characterises the design of classification the infinity in the diverse purposes of the readers and that in the dimensions of the universe of subjects. Illustrates the risk in basing the design of classification on conjecture and suggests basing it on the results of a sound statistical study. With the aid of the analogy of ischolar_mains of flames shows an alternative helpful method to be basing classification on postulates and principles inherent in the near-seminal level. Describes with illustrations a set of postulates and principles. Points out that classification is equivalent to mapping the multi-dimensional universe of subjects along a single dimension and that the crucial problem in such a mapping is, determining which of the many immediate neighbourhood relations among facets to the Basic Subject, should be kept invariant. The Wall-PicturePrinciple is shown to give the best result in this matter. This Principle fixes the syntactical relations among facets. Raises the issue whether there is an Absolute Syntax, and whether the syntax of facets implied in the Wall Picture Principle is equivalent to it. Suggests the investigation of this problem by a team of Linguists, Psychologists, Classificationists, Reference Librarians, and Statisticians.- Part of Single-Volumed Simple Book: Standards for Bibliographical Reference
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 1 (1967), Pagination: 57-65Abstract
Prescribes rules for the rendering of a bibliographical reference when the Referred to Document is part of a single-volumed simple book, such as two or more parts, a part with an author of its own, two or more sections in a part, sections in two or more parts, a section with an author of its own, and a section without an authol of its own. In each case documents with a title and without a title are also considered.- Vitalising the University Education of Librarians
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 3, No 4 (1966), Pagination: 293-315Abstract
Describes, with illustrations from experience, the perennial struggle between the young and the Old librarians and explains how the teachers of library science should bridge the gap. Refers to the deterioration in the standard of teaching caused by a sudden increase in the number of library schools and the neglect of the norms of education. Warns against impoverishing the content and lowering the standard of the B Lib Sc course under the influence of some outmoded practices in some other countries, without reference to the present needs of India, Shows how the method of teaching library science is influenced by the British-Indian Factory Method of education in liberal arts, instead of the method appropriate to professional education. Explains the scientific basis of the course-structure recommended by the UGC Committee and enumerates possible methods of teaching. Finally, suggests the evaluation of the teaching, by calling for an assessment by the trained librarians who are giving service, the readers who are the consumers of the service, and the employers of the librarians.- Hospitality in the Notational Plane
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1 Library Science, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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