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Chiara Ogan on Personal Libraries

The Informed Life

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Classification Schemes in Libraries

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.

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