A Decimal System For The Arrangement And Administration Of Libraries (1856)

By Nathaniel Bradstreet Shurtleff

Book Overview

""A Decimal System For The Arrangement And Administration Of Libraries"" is a book written by Nathaniel Bradstreet Shurtleff in 1856. The book is focused on providing a practical and efficient system for organizing and managing libraries. Shurtleff proposes a decimal classification system that would allow librarians to categorize books based on their subject matter and make them easily accessible to readers. The book also discusses the importance of cataloging, labeling, and shelving books in a logical and consistent manner to ensure that library users can find what they are looking for quickly and easily. The author emphasizes the need for librarians to be knowledgeable about the books in their collection and to be able to assist readers in finding the information they need. Overall, ""A Decimal System For The Arrangement And Administration Of Libraries"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in library science and the organization of information.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164618474
• ISBN13: 9781164618478
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"