includes bibliographies and index

1.Need and purpose 2.Basic concepts and terminology 3.Introduction to major schemes of classification 4.Species of schemes for classification of subjects 5.Evolution of theory of library classification 6.Laws of library science and basic laws 7.Canons for idea plane 8.Canons for verbal plane 9.Notational system 10.Canons for Notational plane 11.Mnemonics 12.Planes of work 13.Formation,structure and developments of subjects 14.Devices 15.Postulational approach 16.Categories 17.Common and special isolates 18.Space isolates 19.Time isolates 20.Indicator digits 21.Phase relation 22.Book number and collection number 23.General versus special classification 24.History of library classification 25.Comparison or major schemes of classification 26.Normative principles: a comparative study 27.Revision of major schemes of classification 28.Evolution of notational techniques 29.Autonomy and guidance to a classifier 30.Knowledge classification versus library classification 31.Computer and classification 32.Abstract classification 33.Design of a scheme for library classification:a methodology 34.Uses of classification 35.Classification research groups,societies and organizations 36.Developments and trends

BA (Hons.), MA (Regular), MA (Evening).