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Classification systems used in medical libraries.

G Scheerer, L E Hines

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |July 1, 1974
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    Many libraries switched to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Classification system due to local needs, currency, and compatibility with the Library of Congress (LC) Classification. This study details reclassification procedures and reasons for adopting NLM.

    Area of Science:

    • Library and Information Science
    • Medical Librarianship
    • Bibliographic Classification

    Background:

    • Libraries utilize various classification systems for organizing collections.
    • The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Classification is a prominent system in medical libraries.
    • Understanding the rationale and process of adopting classification systems is crucial for library management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify classification systems in use across 941 libraries.
    • To investigate the motivations and procedures for libraries adopting the NLM Classification.
    • To analyze factors influencing reclassification decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of 941 libraries to determine classification system usage.
    • Questionnaire distributed to 25 libraries that reclassified to NLM since 1959.

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  • Analysis of statistics on reclassification procedures, cataloger involvement, and material handling.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified classification systems used in 941 libraries, with a focus on NLM adoption by 589.
    • Key reasons for NLM adoption include local circumstances, currency, NLM subclass arrangement, LC Classification compatibility, and centralized cataloging.
    • Data collected on pre-reclassification systems, LC number specificity, cataloger numbers, cut-off dates, MeSH adoption, user preference, and cost.

    Conclusions:

    • Local factors, system currency, and integration with existing frameworks significantly drive classification system changes.
    • The NLM Classification offers advantages in terms of structure and compatibility, influencing adoption decisions.
    • Reclassification involves complex considerations including resources, cataloging practices, and user needs.