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A Few Elements for Using the Universal Decimal Classification for Old and Rare Books

Author(s): Ioana Dragotă
Subject(s): Library and Information Science, Cataloguing, Classification
Published by: Biblioteca Județeană Mureș
Keywords: Universal decimal classification; old books; rare books; cataloging; specialized librarian;

Summary/Abstract: The cataloging of old and rare books is one of the top activities in a library. This action demands solid librarianship knowledge, as well as good knowledge of the history of books and printing, abilities to decipher and interpret notes, paleography, notions of conservation and also probity and judgement. Therefore, it takes time to shape a specialized librarian. The activity of such a librarian is somehow similar to scientific research.This activity requires much attention and accuracy, the description must give as many details as possible, so there is also a list of useful tools which a librarian can and should use when cataloging old or rare books.

  • Issue Year: XVIII/2009
  • Issue No: 8
  • Page Range: 96-100
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Romanian