LIBT 130

Introduces the two major library classification systems used in North America: the Library of Congress Classification system, used primarily in academic libraries; and the Dewey Decimal Classification system, used primarily in public and school libraries. Other classification systems will also be examined. Students develop classification notations and examine issues related to the process of classifying materials. -- Prerequisite -- None. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- LIBT 115.