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Course Aims:

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, students will be able to classify library materials using DDC 21 and 22^nd editions and compare and contrast macro and micro level class numbers. Building of classification numbers for multifaceted subjects.

Course Content: (Main topics, Sub topics)

Classification practice using DDC, correct use of main classes, summaries, tables and special tables.

Teaching /Learning Activities: 

Lectures/ Tutorials/ Presentations/ Practical sessions/ Creative activities

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

50%

Final Assessment

50%

Details:

Quizzes 10%, Assignment 20%, Attendance

Individual Assignment

Class Test 10%

Quiz

Theory

60%

Practical

NA

Other
 (specify)

NA

60

Recommended Reading:

• Dewey, M. (1996), Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index, 21^st ed., Forest Press, New York.
• Dewey, M. (2006), Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index, 22^nd ed., OCLC, New York.
• Satija, M. P. (2004), Exercises in the 22^nd ed. of the Dewey Decimal Classification, Ess Ess Publication, New Delhi.
• Taylor, A. G. (2006), Introduction to Cataloging and Classification, 10th ed. Libraries Unlimited, Westport.