[DCRM-L] Non-LC classification

[Ryan]

Hi David,

 

My institution has a history of using mutually exclusive non-LC schemes and
as a result we have fairly chaotic stacks. There are implications for
efficiency in paging, since different subjects and authors end up in
radically different locations with little rhyme or reason. But, since paging
from multiple locations is an occasional problem, and you stand to save
time/money on *every* book cataloged, it may be worth it, if you can live
without call no. browsing. I wonder if your system will allow you to retain
LC numbers in copy in a meaningful, usable way, while still displaying your
alphanumeric identifier for paging purposes?

 

Ryan

 

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Ryan Hildebrand

Book Cataloging Dept. Head

Harry Ransom Center

University of Texas at Austin

P.O. Box 7219

Austin, TX 78713-7219

512-232-1681

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From: dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] On
Behalf Of Faulds, David
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 9:58 PM
To: dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu
Subject: [DCRM-L] Non-LC classification

 

Dear list,

 

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.

 

So, what are the list's thoughts on making this change? Has anyone
considered it and decided against it? All comments would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,
David.

 

David Faulds, Rare Book Librarian

Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library

Emory University

540 Asbury Circle

Atlanta, GA  30322-2870

http://marbl.library.emory.edu <http://marbl.library.emory.edu/> 

 

dfaulds at emory.edu <mailto:naomi.nelson at emory.edu> 

404-712-2612

404-727-0360 (fax)

 

 

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