Rules for a Dictionary Catalogue by Charles A. Cutter

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Author Cutter, Charles A. (Charles Ammi), 1837-1903
LoC No. 01008363
Title Rules for a Dictionary Catalogue
U. S. Bureau of Education Special Report on Public Libraries—Part II, Third Edition
Note Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Rules for a Dictionary Catalogue" by Charles A. Cutter is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a foundational text on cataloging principles and practices for libraries, particularly focusing on the systematic creation and organization of dictionary catalogues. The book outlines guidelines for various types of entries, including author, title, and subject entries, aiming to facilitate the information retrieval process for library users. The opening of this treatise introduces the reader to the essential purposes and methods of cataloging within library systems. Cutter emphasizes that different libraries serve various objectives and possess distinct requirements based on their collections and audiences. He begins to categorize dictionary catalogues into types—short, medium, and full-title—while providing a rationale for choosing specific methods of entry. Additionally, he sets the stage for an exploration of the fundamental principles of cataloging, acknowledging that this will inevitably vary by institution and inviting feedback from librarians to refine the proposed rules. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Z: Bibliography, Library science
Subject Descriptive cataloging -- Rules
Subject Subject cataloging -- Rules
Subject Dictionary catalogs -- Rules
Category Text
EBook-No. 59215
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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