An Index Guide to the Shelf Classification of the Harvard College Library (Classic Reprint): I. Plans of the Bookstack; II. Index of Shelf-Marks; III. ... III. Index of Subjects (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Library, Harvard College

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ISBN 10: 1333300921 ISBN 13: 9781333300920

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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An eclectic, meticulously curated compendium of classical works covering a diverse range of academic disciplines and cultural perspectives, this book provides readers with a profound repository of knowledge. The author has meticulously classified and organized each entry into thematic divisions, ensuring that readers can delve into subjects that ignite their curiosity. From the intricacies of mathematics to the profound insights of philosophy, and from the captivating world of literature to the latest advancements in science, the sheer breadth of topics explored in this book is unparalleled. Each entry serves as a gateway to further exploration whether you seek to expand your understanding or discover new areas of interest. As a result, this book stands as a testament to the enduring power of knowledge and its ability to shape our understanding of the world around us.

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Excerpt from An Index Guide to the Shelf Classification of the Harvard College Library: I. Plans of the Bookstack; II. Index of Shelf-Marks; III. Index of Subjects

A few notes on the classification systems in use in the Harvard Library, and on their history, are necessary, in order to explain the character of the shelf-marks indexed in this Guide.

A. Down to 1877, the books of the Library were shelved in alcoves, each alcove devoted to a general subject, but no attempt at minute classification was made. The shelf-mark (e.g. Indicated the number of the alcove and the number of the shelf. The alcove numbers ran from 1 to 51, and many half-numbers were interpolated for alcoves which had been subdivided as the Library grew. (see pp. 15 Books which have not yet been reclassified still bear these numbers, and in calling for them, it is necessary to give the title of the book wanted, since the mark indicates only the shelf and not the individual book.

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• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1333300921
• ISBN 13: 9781333300920
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 50
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