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{{Short description|A system of library classification developed by Shiyali R. Ranganathan}}
{{Short description|System of library classification}}
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'''Colon classification''' ('''CC''') is a system of [[library classification]] developed by [[Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan]]. It was an early [[Faceted classification|faceted]] (or analytico-synthetic) [[Taxonomic classification|classification]] system. The first edition of colon classification was published in 1933,<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Raghavan|first=K. S|date=December 2015|title=The colon classification :a few considerations on its future|url=http://op.niscair.res.in/index.php/ALIS/article/view/11404/612|journal=Annals of Library and Information Studies|volume=62|pages=231-238}}</ref> after which six more editions were published. It is especially used in [[library|libraries]] in [[India]].


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'''Colon classification''' ('''CC''') is a [[library catalogue]] system developed by [[Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan]]. It was an early [[Faceted classification|faceted]] (or analytico-synthetic) classification system. The first edition of colon classification was published in 1933,<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Raghavan|first=K. S|date=December 2015|title=The colon classification: a few considerations on its future|url=http://op.niscair.res.in/index.php/ALIS/article/view/11404/612|journal=Annals of Library and Information Studies|volume=62|pages=231–238}}</ref> followed by six more editions. It is especially used in [[library|libraries]] in [[India]].
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Its name originates from its use of [[Colon (punctuation)|colons]] to separate facets into classes. However, many other classification schemes, some of which are completely unrelated, also use colons and other [[punctuation]] to perform various functions. Originally, CC used only the colon as a separator, but since the publishing of the second edition, CC uses four other punctuation symbols to identify each facet type.


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Its name originates from its use of [[Colon (punctuation)|colons]] to separate facets into classes. Many other classification schemes, some of which are unrelated, also use colons and other [[punctuation]] to perform various functions. Originally, CC used only the colon as a separator, but since the second edition, CC has used four other punctuation symbols to identify each facet type.
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In CC, facets describe "personality" (the most specific subject), matter, energy, space, and time (PMEST). These facets are generally associated with every item in a library, and so form a reasonably universal sorting system.<ref>GOPINATH (M A). Colon classification: Its theory and practice.

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In CC, facets describe "personality" (the most specific subject), matter, energy, space, and time (PMEST). These facets are generally associated with every item in a library, and thus form a reasonably universal sorting system.<ref>GOPINATH (M A). Colon classification: Its theory and practice. Library Herald. 26, 1–2; 1987; 1–3.</ref>
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As an example, the subject "research in the cure of tuberculosis of lungs by x-ray conducted in India in 1950" would be categorized as:
As an example, the subject "research in the cure of tuberculosis of lungs by x-ray conducted in India in 1950" would be categorized as:


:Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India'1950
{{in5}}{{notatypo|Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India'1950}}


This is summarized in a specific call number:
This is summarized in a specific call number:


:L,45;421:6;253:f.44'N5
{{in5}}{{notatypo|L,45;421:6;253:f.44'N5}}


== Organization ==
== Organization ==
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::LZ5 [[Pharmacopoeia]]
::LZ5 [[Pharmacopoeia]]
:M [[Useful arts]]
:M [[Useful arts]]
::M7 [[Textile|Textiles]] ''[material]:[work]''
::M7 [[Textile]]s ''[material]:[work]''
:Δ Spiritual experience and [[mysticism]] ''[religion],[entity]:[problem]''
:Δ Spiritual experience and [[mysticism]] ''[religion],[entity]:[problem]''
:N [[Fine arts]]
:N [[Fine arts]]
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**(Medicine)
**(Medicine)
* Within Medicine, the Lungs are the main concern;
* Within Medicine, the Lungs are the main concern;
** (Medicine,Lungs)
** ({{notatypo|Medicine,Lungs}})
* The property of the Lungs is that they are afflicted with Tuberculosis;
* The property of the Lungs is that they are afflicted with Tuberculosis;
** (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis)
** ({{notatypo|Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis}})
* The Tuberculosis is being performed (:) on, that is the intent is to cure (Treatment);
* The Tuberculosis is being performed (:) on, that is the intent is to cure (Treatment);
** (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment)
** ({{notatypo|Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment}})
* The matter that we are treating the Tuberculosis with are X-Rays;
* The matter that we are treating the Tuberculosis with is X-Rays;
** (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray)
** ({{notatypo|Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray}})
* And this discussion of treatment is regarding the Research phase;
* And this discussion of treatment is regarding the Research phase;
** (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research)
** ({{notatypo|Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research}})
* This Research is performed within a geographical space (.) namely India;
* This Research is performed within a geographical space (.), namely India;
** (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India)
** ({{notatypo|Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India}})
* During the time (') of 1950;
* During the time (') of 1950;
** (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India'1950)
** ({{notatypo|Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India'1950}})
* And finally, translating into the codes listed for each subject and facet the classification becomes
* And finally, translating into the codes listed for each subject and facet the classification becomes
** L,45;421:6;253:f.44'N5
** {{notatypo|L,45;421:6;253:f.44'N5}}

==See also==
* [[Bliss bibliographic classification]]
* [[Faceted classification]]
* [[Subject (documents)]]
* [[Universal Decimal Classification]]


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.essessreference.com/servlet/esGetBiblio?bno=000374 ''Colon Classification'' (6th Edition)] by [[Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan]], published by Ess Ess Publications, Delhi, India
* [http://www.essessreference.com/servlet/esGetBiblio?bno=000374 ''Colon Classification'' (6th Edition)] by [[Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan]], published by Ess Ess Publications, Delhi, India
* Chan, Lois Mai. ''Cataloging and Classification: An Introduction''. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, c. 1994. {{ISBN|0-07-010506-5}}.
* Chan, Lois Mai. ''Cataloging and Classification: An Introduction''. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, c. 1994. {{ISBN|0-07-010506-5}}.

==External links==
* [https://www.isko.org/cyclo/colon_classification Article in ISKO Encyclopedia of Knowledge Organization]
* [http://www.iskoi.org/doc/colon.htm More Detail about the Colon Classification at ISKO Italia]
* [http://www.isko.org/cyclo/colon_classification#2 A brief history of the editions of Colon Classification]


{{Library classification systems}}
{{Library classification systems}}

Latest revision as of 02:37, 2 July 2024

Colon classification (CC) is a library catalogue system developed by Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan. It was an early faceted (or analytico-synthetic) classification system. The first edition of colon classification was published in 1933,[1] followed by six more editions. It is especially used in libraries in India.

Its name originates from its use of colons to separate facets into classes. Many other classification schemes, some of which are unrelated, also use colons and other punctuation to perform various functions. Originally, CC used only the colon as a separator, but since the second edition, CC has used four other punctuation symbols to identify each facet type.

In CC, facets describe "personality" (the most specific subject), matter, energy, space, and time (PMEST). These facets are generally associated with every item in a library, and thus form a reasonably universal sorting system.[2]

As an example, the subject "research in the cure of tuberculosis of lungs by x-ray conducted in India in 1950" would be categorized as:

     Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India'1950

This is summarized in a specific call number:

     L,45;421:6;253:f.44'N5

Organization

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The colon classification system uses 42 main classes that are combined with other letters, numbers, and marks in a manner resembling the Library of Congress Classification.

Facets

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CC uses five primary categories, or facets, to specify the sorting of a publication. Collectively, they are called PMEST:

Indicator Facet
, Personality, the most specific or focal subject
; Matter or property, the substance, properties or materials of the subject.
: Energy, including the processes, operations and activities.
. Space, which relates to the geographic location of the subject.
' Time, which refers to the dates or seasons of the subject.

Other symbols can be used to indicate components of facets called isolates, and to specify complex combinations or relationships between disciplines.

Classes

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The following are the main classes of CC, with some subclasses, the main method used to sort the subclass using the PMEST scheme and examples showing application of PMEST.

z Generalia
1 Universe of Knowledge
2 Library Science
3 Book science
4 Journalism
A Natural science
B Mathematics
B2 Algebra
C Physics
D Engineering
E Chemistry
F Technology
G Biology
H Geology
HX Mining
I Botany
J Agriculture
J1 Horticulture
J2 Feed
J3 Food
J4 Stimulant
J5 Oil
J6 Drug
J7 Fabric
J8 Dye
K Zoology
KZ Animal Husbandry
L Medicine
LZ3 Pharmacology
LZ5 Pharmacopoeia
M Useful arts
M7 Textiles [material]:[work]
Δ Spiritual experience and mysticism [religion],[entity]:[problem]
N Fine arts
ND Sculpture
NN Engraving
NQ Painting
NR Music
O Literature
P Linguistics
Q Religion
R Philosophy
S Psychology
T Education
U Geography
V History
W Political science
X Economics
Y Sociology
YZ Social Work
Z Law

Example

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A common example of the colon classification is:

  • "Research in the cure of the tuberculosis of lungs by x-ray conducted in India in 1950s":
  • The main classification is Medicine;
    • (Medicine)
  • Within Medicine, the Lungs are the main concern;
    • (Medicine,Lungs)
  • The property of the Lungs is that they are afflicted with Tuberculosis;
    • (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis)
  • The Tuberculosis is being performed (:) on, that is the intent is to cure (Treatment);
    • (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment)
  • The matter that we are treating the Tuberculosis with is X-Rays;
    • (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray)
  • And this discussion of treatment is regarding the Research phase;
    • (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research)
  • This Research is performed within a geographical space (.), namely India;
    • (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India)
  • During the time (') of 1950;
    • (Medicine,Lungs;Tuberculosis:Treatment;X-ray:Research.India'1950)
  • And finally, translating into the codes listed for each subject and facet the classification becomes
    • L,45;421:6;253:f.44'N5

References

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  1. ^ Raghavan, K. S (December 2015). "The colon classification: a few considerations on its future". Annals of Library and Information Studies. 62: 231–238.
  2. ^ GOPINATH (M A). Colon classification: Its theory and practice. Library Herald. 26, 1–2; 1987; 1–3.

Further reading

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