This chapter discusses different classification schemes used in libraries and the history behind them, including the Ranganathan schema and the Dewey decimal system. It explores the updating process of library classification schemes and the review and update of subject headings. The chapter also delves into the organization of personal libraries based on different criteria and the advantages of physical books over ebooks.
Chiara Ogan is a former UX designer and information architect. She recently left that career to become a mental health therapist. Chiara’s background is in library science, and in this conversation, we discuss how she organizes her personal book collection — which she just did in preparation for this major life change.
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