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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear list,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m wondering what advice other list members might have about moving away from an LC classification system to some form of alphanumeric system. The pros seem to outweigh the cons with faster cataloging, more efficient shelving and more
accurate reshelving verses the loss of browsing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So, what are the list’s thoughts on making this change? Has anyone considered it and decided against it? All comments would be appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<br>
David.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">David Faulds, Rare Book Librarian<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Emory University<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:naomi.nelson@emory.edu"><span style="color:blue">dfaulds@emory.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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