Library classification

A library classification is a classification that is used in libraries to the order of library materials. In general, there are general classifications which are not limited to a department, and installation classifications according to which the physical assets are situated.

Usual library classifications

Classifications for public libraries:

  • General Classification of Public Libraries ( ASB)
  • Classification for public libraries ( KAB )
  • Systematics for libraries ( SfB )
  • Nomenclature of Duisburg City Library (SSD )
  • Austrian system of Public Libraries ( ÖSÖB )
  • Nonfiction systematics for Catholic public libraries expanded version ( SKB -E)
  • Systematics for Protestant libraries ( SEB)
  • Unit system for South Tyrolean Libraries ( ESSB )

General classifications for academic libraries:

  • Regensburg (RVK )
  • Classification system of the total university libraries of North Rhine -Westphalia ( GHB)
  • TUM systematic scientific- technical system of the Technical University of Munich
  • Classification (BK)
  • Decimal Number: Dewey Decimal Classification ( DDC)
  • Universal Decimal Classification ( UDC )

See also:

  • In Library of rules
  • Standard file
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