A Review of “Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the Tools”

Chan, May

doi:10.1080/01639374.2011.580430

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“…An effort has been made to include available printed and electronic literature relevant the topic. The literature shows that there has been dissatisfaction regarding the classification of Islamic literature, not only in the Indian subcontinent and Muslim countries, but also in other countries, which can be seen in the example of Smith classification at McGill University (McGill University and Weryho, 1979) and the comments by Morgan (1996) and Chan (1981). A summarized and brief review of literature is provided here.…”

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“…Many authors have criticized standard international classification schemes due to their shortcomings around eastern and oriental topics and their Western bias, including Dickinson (1916, pp. 29‐35), Rizwi (1975), Khurshid (1980), Chan (1981), Elazar (2000), Broughton (2000), Sabzwari (1981), Morgan (1996), Ibrahim (1982), Usmani (1982), Eraqi (1985), Soltani (1995), Rehman et al (2003) and Sadiq (2006). DDC, LCC and UDC are the ones that have provided some reasonable space, however, while the rest of the systems have not been discussed frequently because they provided such a minimal coverage that there was nothing much to discuss.…”

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“…Hence, once they had formed a basic structure of their schemes it was very difficult to make drastic changes in the design, basic structure and format. They might had an emphasis on particular libraries, collections or regions: Chan (1981) notes that the development of LCC was based on literary warrant of the Library of Congress (that is, it was dependent on what the Library actually had in its collections). Perhaps their personal interests and bias can also be among the reasons.…”

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Role of classification schemes in organization of Islamic knowledge in libraries

Idrees

2013

Library Review

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PurposeClassification systems play a fundamental role in the organization, display, retrieval and access to the knowledge materials in libraries. These systems have served the purpose adequately in most of knowledge areas; nevertheless, some grey areas lack proper place and enumeration in these systems. Islamic knowledge is among the areas that have not been properly addressed. The purpose of this paper is to examine this problem and indicate a potential solution.Design/methodology/approachThis paper expands on the author's earlier research which focused on Pakistan library collections. Empirical data have been collected from 16 LIS scholars who have interest in or expertise on this issue through interviews. Scholars are from Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UK, the USA and Canada. A review of the literature is also presented.FindingsA number of approaches have been taken to work around the deficiencies of the standard classification systems when it comes to Islamic knowledge and publications, including indigenous systems and expansions. Details of some of these are presented. A range of possible improvements to existing classification systems was suggested by scholars, and an outline of what is required in a new, independent system is discussed, along with ideas about the best way for this system to be developed.Originality/valueThe paper discusses an area of professional concern that has been discussed widely in Islamic countries, but only in a limited fashion outside of Islamic countries. Thus, the paper should be of interest to researchers and practitioners interested in cataloguing and classification theory.

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Role of classification schemes in organization of Islamic knowledge in libraries

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2013

Library Review

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“…For institutions that use MARC, creator names take precedence as the first field (1XX), and for institutions using RDA will find that a significant portion of RDA's instructions “RDA: Resource Description and Access” (Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA et al, 2015, Chapters 9–11) is dedicated to explaining the use of names (chapters 9–11). Finally, the two major cataloging and classification textbooks by Joudrey et al (2015) and Chan and Salaba (2016) each dedicate nearly a hundred pages to the processes around naming. In recent years, a number of authors—including academics, activists, and classically trained catalogers—have raised concerns around the use of names as identifiers and access points (Seeman, 2012; Shiraishi, 2019; Whittaker, 2019).…”

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“Our Metadata, Ourselves”: The Trans Metadata Collective

Watson,

Murphy,

Schaefer

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Tech

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This paper presents the history, internal processes, and finalized report of the Trans Metadata Collective (TMDC), founded to address the lack of attention paid to trans and gender diverse issues in galleries, archives, libraries, museums, and special collections (GLAMS). The TMDC, an ad‐hoc group of nearly a hundred information professionals, developed best practices for the description and classification of trans and gender diverse information resources. These guidelines prioritize transparency, cultural sensitivity, correct identification, explicit descriptions of transphobia, and regular assessment of trans‐related content. It examines the effects of commonly used standards and controlled vocabularies such as Resource Description and Access (RDA) and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) on trans and gender diverse people and critiques the inadequacy of these standards' representation of those communities. The TMDC provides guidance for using existing LCSHs, recommends alternative subject vocabularies, and proposes revisions to improve representation. The paper advocates individual agency in naming and gender identification, with recommendations on contacting creators and documenting their preferences. The TMDC emphasizes the importance of minimizing potential harm and protecting privacy in metadata creation. Overall, the report aims to enhance the representation and inclusion of trans and gender diverse communities in GLAMS institutions.

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A Review of “Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the Tools”

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Role of classification schemes in organization of Islamic knowledge in libraries

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