Checking date: 10/07/2021


Course: 2023/2024

Knowledge classification systems
(15863)
Bachelor in Library and Information (Blended learning) (Plan: 250 - Estudio: 210)


Coordinating teacher: SAN SEGUNDO MANUEL, ROSA

Department assigned to the subject: Library and Information Sciences Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Automated Cataloging Advanced Cataloging Indexing and Summary Special Materials Cataloging
Objectives
1. Identify and describe the content of a document in terms of classification systems and subject headings used in library and information reality of Spain. 2. Understand and know the definition of terms related to the classification of knowledge. 3. Sort documents according to a thematic organization plan. 4. Characterize the main theme or the main concepts of a document. 5. Proceed to subject indexing a set of documents, develop an index. 6. Translate in language documentary main concepts of a document; know how to use a classification system. 7. Choosing the most appropriate classification system for users, making comparisons between them. 8. Develop a classification system theme or functions; ensure consistency and updating; draft manuals.
Description of contents: programme
1. KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS ORGANIZATION 1: Introduction to classification 1.1. Limits and inadequacies of the Classification of Knowledge and Science 1.2. Principles and foundations of the modern classification systems documentary. 1.3. Introduction to the structure of the CDU and auxiliary numbers 2: Coordination of the CDU 2.1. Introduction to the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) 2.2. Common auxiliaries of place 2.3. Common auxiliary time 2.4. Common auxiliary form 2.5. Common auxiliary language 2.6. Common Auxiliary race 2.7. Other auxiliary numbers 2.8. Main classes of the UDC tables: Class 0 3: Major classes of the UDC tables: Class 0 General 3. 1. Main classes of the UDC tables: Class 0 General 4: Main Classification Systems 4.1. Brunet System. 4.2. Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). 4.3. Main classes of the UDC tables: Class 1 Philosophy, Psychology 5: Main Classification Systems 5.1. Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) 5.2. CDU in Spain 5.3. Main classes of the UDC tables: Class 2 Religion 6: Main Classification Systems 6.1. Cutter Expansive Classification 6.2. Classification of the Library of Congress (LCC) 6.3. Main classes of the UDC tables: Class 3 Social Sciences 7: Major Classification Systems 7.1. Bronw Classification 7.2 Bibliographic Classification (SC) 7.3. Bliss Bibliographic Classification 7.4. Main classes of the UDC tables: Class 3 Social Sciences 8: Main Classification Systems Ranganathan 8.1 Colon Classification (CC). 8.2. Russian Bibliteco-bibliographic classification (BBK or LBC). 8.3.Clases UDC tables: Class 3 Social Sciences 9: Subject Headings 9.1. Types, characteristics and use of subject headings 9.2. Lists existing subject headings 9.3. Forms of headings 9.4. Forms of subheadings 9.5. Structure, scope notes and references 10: Tables main classes of UDC: Class 5 10.1. Class 5: Mathematics and Natural Sciences 10. 2. Subject headings 11: main classes of the UDC tables: Classes 6 and 7 11.1. Class 6: Applied Science, Medicine and Technology. 11.2. Class 7: Fine Arts, Games, Entertainment and Sports 11.3. Subject headings 12: Tables main classes of UDC: Class 8 12.1. Class 8: Language, Linguistics and Literature. 12.2. Subject headings 13: Tables main classes of UDC: Class 9 13.1. Class 9: Geography, Biography and History. 13.2. Subject headings
Learning activities and methodology
2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES (What you are expected to learn the students 2.1. Knowledge - It will introduce students of different Knowledge Organization Systems. - Will be explained in more detail l System Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), which will be used in practical classes. - Explain to students the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject headings. - It will introduce students electronic processing of different Knowledge Organization Systems. - Students will be introduce to interoperability in different Knowledge Organization Systems. 2.2. Competencies. The students will acquire theoretical knowledge of different systems Knowledge Organization, practical application of the Classification Systems of Headings Lists of substances and of electronic processing 2.3. Skills. 1. The student capacity to acquire theoretical knowledge of knowledge organization systems. Two. The student should acquire the practical management of the UDC tables, both common auxiliaries as main numbers with specific auxiliary. Three. The student must acquire and practical handling of lists of subject headings. April. The student to acquire the ability to proceed to the electronic processing of knowledge organization systems. 2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 2.3. Knowledge It will introduce students in the knowledge of the different systems and Knowledge Representation Organization. Explain to the students the theoretical and practical foundations of the Organization of Knowledge. 2.4. Competencies. The student will acquire theoretical knowledge different Knowledge Organization Systems. 2.3. Skills. The following skills are essential in Knowledge Organization. The students should acquire practical knowledge of the various systems tables and Knowledge Representation Organization. The students must acquire and practical handling of content analysis of electronic documentation.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

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