This document outlines the nine step methodology for designing a free faceted classification scheme for a given subject. The methodology includes: 1) choosing a model and sub-model, 2) determining the nature of the faceted model, 3) identifying facets, specifiers, and relationships, 4) acquiring background knowledge, 5) choosing a basic subject, 6) collecting elements, 7) preparing standard entries and term records, 8) determining the core entity and sorting into facets and specifiers, and 9) allocating notation, preparing an index, and conducting a pilot project. The methodology breaks down the complex process of designing a classification scheme into discrete steps to systematically develop the scheme.

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METHODOLOGY OF
DESIGNING SCHEMES
(LIS-102)
Presented By:
Kirankumar Saikia
1st Semester, Roll No. 08 (eight)

2. INTRODUCTION
Here, we shall describe a
methodology for designing a free faceted
scheme for library classification for a
given subject of study based on the
general theory of classification largely
formulated by the late S.R. Ranganathan
Scientific method has been applied in the
development of the design methodology by
demarcating the work (namely, idea plane,
verbal plane and notational plane).
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3. METHODOLOGY HAS NINE STEPS OF
CLASSIFICATION SCHEMES
1. Choice of Model.
2. Choice of Sub-Model.
3. Nature of Faceted Model.
31. Facet.
311. Basic Facet.
312. Isolate Facet.
32. Speciator.
33. Relations.
4. Background Knowledge and Presentation.
5. Choice of the Basic Subject.
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4. 6. Collection of Elements.
7. Preparation of Standard Entries.
8. Preparation of Term Record.
9. 91. Determine the core entity.
92. Sorting into Facets and Speciators.
93. Helpful sequence among facets.
94. Arrangements of Speciators.
95. Arrangement of Isolate time.
96. Allocation of Notation.
97. Preparation of an Index.
98. Pilot Project.
991. Finalization of Schedule
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5. 1. CHOICE OF A MODEL
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6. 2. CHOICE OF SUB-MODEL
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7. 3. NATURE OF FACET MODEL
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8. 31. FACET
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9. 311. BASIC FACET
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10. 312. ISOLATE FACET
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11. 32. SPECIATOR
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12. 33. RELATIONSHIPS
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13. 4. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE AND
PREPARATION