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<font size=3>Regarding the question of classification in closed stacks
libraries, I would ask:<br><br>
--How much value does the classification add? How much time does it
take to add this value? <br>
Would it be more useful, and not as time consuming, to add other access
points?<br><br>
--Do you have limited time/money to do cataloging? If the whole
collection is classed, how many fewer items get cataloged or what gets
left out? <br><br>
--Does the classification scheme really "apply" to the
collection? <br>
For example, a fine printing collection, with all the books classed in
the LC classification scheme--this is probably not the way you would want
to browse; you might want a classification scheme based on private
printers, types of books, etc. <br><br>
--Do you have some collections that, for whatever reasons, "stay
together"? If so, you can't "browse" a subject
area online. There would be items you miss. <br><br>
Jane Gillis<br>
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Jane Gillis | Rare Book Cataloger| Sterling Memorial Library<br>
Yale University | New Haven CT 06520<br>
(203)432-2633 (voice) | (203)432-4047 (fax) | jane.gillis@yale.edu<br>
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