This document discusses the differences between knowledge classification and book classification. Knowledge classification involves systematically organizing all human knowledge into a logical structure, while book classification is a practical system for arranging physical books on library shelves. Some key differences are that knowledge classification represents fields of learning, while book classification expresses knowledge; knowledge classification is multidimensional, while book classification must be one-dimensional on shelves; and book classification includes additional elements like a generalia class, form classes, notation, and index to aid in locating books.

1. Dr. Shalini Lihitkar
Associate Professor
Department of LISc
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj
Nagpur University
Nagpur
Knowledge Classification and
Book Classification

2. Meaning of Knowledge
Classification?
• The universe of knowledge consists of an
infinite number of entries which are now
unknown. Those which are unknown will
become known in future.
• Therefore, a scheme of classification
should have Infinite hospitality to
accommodate newly entries are array and
chains.

3. Special features of Knowledge
Classification:
• Knowledge classification is a basis of Book Classification.
• Classification starts with knowledge. If there is no
knowledge, there is no classification.
• All knowledge could be systematically mapped out
according to the recognized rules of division to form a
complete classification of ideas.
• There is a true order of the science.
It is a philosophical basis for library classification.
• It is followed by intellectual climate and evolutionary
order or order of nature. It is an order of progression
from simple to complex things.

4. Knowledge classification is considered
As a theoretical approach,
• Relatively broad.
• Neglecting principles of subject analysis.
• Order of nature is restricted field.
• Not a practical approach.

5. Special Features of Book
Classification and its type
• The physical form of books demands
certain distinctive additions to the special
classifications before the schedules can
be termed a book classification.

6. Book Classification
• A Generalia Class: The main class of a classification which is reserved for
books on many subjects such as Encyclopaedias.
• Form Classes: Those parts of a classification in which the books are
arranged according to the form in which they are written, e.g. poetry,
drama, fiction, essays, etc., the subjects of the books being ignored.
• Form Divisions: Adjuncts to a classification which enable books to be
arranged (within their subject) according to the form in which they are
written. They usually have a mnemonic notation which can be applied to
any part of scheme.

7. Book Classification
• The following further auxiliaries are necessary before these
schedules can be used to arrange a collection of books on
the shelves of a library:
• 4. A Notation: The symbols which stand for the divisions in a
scheme of classification.
• 5. An Index: A detailed alphabetical list or table of topics,
name of persons, place, etc., treated or mentioned on a book
or series of books, pointing out their exact positions in the
volume, usually by page number (sometimes with an
additional symbol indicating a portion of a page) but often by
section, or entry number.

8. Difference between Knowledge
Classification and Book Classification
Knowledge Classification: A classification
used for any branch of knowledge, but
which cannot be adapted for classifying
books until a generalia class, form
classes and divisions, a notation, and an
index have been added.

9. Book Classification:
• Book Classification: A general term covering
bibliographical classification. Mostly refers to
library classification for arrangements of books
and documents on the shelves. Usually a board
board classification.

10. Difference between KC and BC
Knowledge Classification Book Classification
It arranges knowledge on the basis of
evaluating and classified thoughts, ideas
and concepts for universal purpose.
It arranges expression of the
knowledge.
It represents adequately the field of human
learning.
Expression preserved in written
records, documents with specific
purpose.
It is based on preconceived ideas,
essentially superficial.
It provides adequate subject
approach to the existing collection.
Knowledge classification id
multidimensional.
It has to be one dimensional from
left to right along the shelf.
Reality cannot be classified, only our
knowledge of it exists as expressed
thoughts.
It is a convenient device for
location of known workers.

11. Difference between KC and BC
Knowledge Classification Book Classification
The terms which are un-linear, must be set down
before classification can be made.
Book classification can be constructed
by producing helpful arrangement and
based on the ‘order of nature”.
It is mental planning of the thought (subject).
It is a transcribing of thoughts in
subjects.
It consists of main branch of universe of
knowledge.
It consists of terms of the knowledge.
It is human mental faculty.
It contains words and phrases used for
human mental faculties.
It is homogeneous region of the universe of
knowledge.
It is a first array of schemes and each
term of array makes a great area of
knowledge.
It is based on personal theories and a new
doctrine might upset.
It is based on systems and new
doctrines facilitate the way of book
classification.

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