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http://dx.doi.org/10.4275/KSLIS.2016.50.2.101

A Research on Citation Order of Classification Scheme and Its' Application  

Kim, Sungwon (충남대학교 문헌정보학과)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science / v.50, no.2, 2016 , pp. 101-118 More about this Journal
Abstract
For the effective classification of complex subjects, a library classification scheme should adopt multiple division principles (or facets). Each of the multiple principles adopted for the division of complex subjects is sequentially applied at each stage of division. The order of application of these multiple principles during the process of division of complex subjects is called citation order. In order for a classification scheme to be consistent and logical, the citation order of division principles applied to classify complex subjects should be concrete and consistent. Especially, in case of enumerative classification system, decisions on citation order to represent complex subjects significantly affect the structure and organization of the classification system. There are basic principles and theoretical canons of the classification theory on the citation order and its application, but they cannot be applied solidly in the process of classification system development for practical reasons. Therefore, this paper first reviews previous works on classification theories regarding citation order, then explores the conditions and circumstances for the application of citation order.
Keywords
Classification; Classification Scheme; Enumerative Classification System; Knowledge Organization; Citation Order; Classification Theory; Citation Order; Canon of Classification;
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