A Practice-handbook of Classified Catalogue (Paperback - 2005)

Dr. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science of India, promulgated the practical approach to cataloguing, i.e. “Classified Catalogue Code” which is used in libraries and is being taught in B.Lib.Sc. and M.Lib.I.Sc. as a Practical paper. In fact, Classified Catalogue Code is an Indian system and proved more accurate, precise and explanatory to the reader’s choice.

Dr. Ranganathan’s book has been the basis of the present book A Practice-Handbook of Classified Catalogue. It is an exact and detailed exposition of practical cataloguing and covers books and periodicals both that are commonly purchased or subscribed in all libraries — Academic, Public and Special. Beginning with an introduction to the concepts of Classified Catalogue, Typography, Document and Arrangement, the book includes in its wide spectrum a detailed explanation of Entry aspect of cataloguing — well illustrated with practical examples that render help in having a comfortable, genuine and firm grasp of the subject. Practice Exercises provided in the book further facilitate the students of the subject in self-assessment.

It is hoped that the book would be an asset for those interested in library science. It will be highly useful to the teachers and students and practising librarians who are engaged in learning and working in cataloguing field.

Dr. C.K. Sharma is a known figure in the field of Library and Information Science. He has served in this profession for forty years. He has also worked as Assistant Librarian as well as Lecturer in the Ravishankar University; and Incharge University Librarian in the Agra University. He also served the same University as Reader and Head, Department of Library and Information Science. He is a Founder Head of Department of Library & Information Science of Agra University; IME, Sahibabad; M.M. Modi College, Modinagar.

He has served as Director, UIMT, and Chief Proctor/Chief Warden and Development Officer in the SRM Institute of Management and Technology, Modinagar.

Dr. Sharma has written twenty-seven books till date on Library & Information Science, General Studies, and History. His two books, Research Methodology and Historical Places of India are very popular. He has attended many National and International Conferences. He is Founder President of Chhattisgarh Library Association. He is a life member of ILA and UPLA.