Question based on Colon Classification and Dr. S. R. Ranganathan

Question based on Colon Classification and Dr. S. R. Ranganathan

 Question based on Colon Classification:


CC stands for Colon Classification.

Colon Classification first publication in 1933.

Colon Classification developed by Dr. S. R. Ranganathan.

Colon Classification uses Mixed Notations.

Colon Classification is Almost freely faceted Scheme.

Colon Classification describes the Facet Formula PMEST.

Facet Formula have PMEST, with indicator digit:

P – Personality ( Comma , )

M – Matter ( Semicolon ; )

E – Energy (Colon : )

S – Space (Dot . )

T – Time (Single Inverted Comma ‘ )

Colon Classification having 7 editions:

Editions           Year

1st Edition                 1933

2st Edition                 1939

3rd Edition                 1950

4th Edition                 1952

5th Edition                 1957

6th Edition                 1960

7th Edition                 1987

Colon Classification have notational system used by CC to assign numbers to isolate as speciators consist of the following:

Ten Indo-Arabic numerals (0—9)

Twenty Six Roman capital letters (A—Z)

Twenty Six Roman small letters (a—z excluding i, l, o)

Bracketed Numbers

Indicator digits * ” ← ) & ‘ . ; ,-= + → (

In 7th edition of Colon Classification listed the schedule of basic subject.

In colon Classification, SIX kinds of Phase relations have been introduced.

In Colon Classification, ( ), Parenthesis is used to indicate Subject Device.

In Colon Classification "Personality" facet is the most elusive and difficult to identify.

Colon Classification the Canon of "Book Number" consists of Eight element.

Colon Classification (6th edition) "LB" Ayurveda denotes System Facet.

 Main class order in the Colon Classification based on Evolution of human knowledge.

Colon Classification first published from Madras Library Association.

In Colon Classification Asterisks indicator has been used for indicating interpolation?

Emptying digit is used in “Colon Classification” provide, Hospitality in Array.

Colon Classification, (CxI) Stands for Complex Isolate.

In “Colon Classification” scheme 2nd and 3rd edition having Highest Publication Gap Years among 1st to 6th edition only.

In the Colon Classification, Main Class 'O' Literature, in facet formula [P3] represents the...Author.

In Colon Classification “ACI” digit ‘m’ denotes Periodical.

 In Colon Classification “LED” stands for Latest Effective Decades.

National Library of India uses Colon Classification seventh edition.

 

 

The following are the main classes of CC, with some subclasses, the main method used to sort the subclass using the PMEST scheme and examples showing application of PMEST.

z   Generalia

Universe of Knowledge

Library Science

Book science

Journalism

A  Natural science

B  Mathematics,                  Note: B2 - Algebra

C  Physics

D  Engineering

E   Chemistry

F   Technology

G  Biology

H  Geology,               Note: HX - Mining

I    Botany

J   Agriculture, Note: J1 - Horticulture, J2 - Feed, J3- Food, J4 – Stimulant,

J5 – Oil, J6 – Drug, J7 – Fabric, J8 – Dye

K  Zoology,                Note: KZ - Animal Husbandry

L   Medicine,              Note: LZ3 - Pharmacology, LZ5 - Pharmacopoeia

M  Useful arts,            Note: M7- Textiles, Δ Spiritual experience and mysticism

N  Fine arts,               Note: ND – Sculpture, NN - Engraving,

NQ - Painting, NR - Music

Literature

P   Linguistics

Q  Religion

R  Philosophy

S   Psychology

T   Education

U  Geography

V  History

W Political science

X  Economics

Y  Sociology,             Note: YZ – Social Work

Z   Law

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