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ARTYKUŁY

JOLANTA KONOPKA

Main Library of Świętokrzyski University of Technology e-mail: [e-mail]

APPLICATION OF UDC

IN THE ARRANGEMENT OF OPEN STACKS CONTENT

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(on the example of Main Library of Świętokrzyski University of Technology)¹

KEYWORDS: Universal Decimal Classification. Open stacks. Main Library of Świętokrzyski University of Technology.

ABSTRACT: The author presents the implementation of Universal Decimal Classification in the arrangement of open stacks content at the Main Library of Świętokrzyski University of Technology. The following issues are discussed: the structure of subject areas, the choice of UDC symbols, rules for the classification of multidisciplinary works. It is necessary for the subject area arrangement to reflect changes resulting from the revision of UDC tables, increasing number of items within each area and users’ needs. The article is concluded with the list of positive and negative impacts of UDC application in the arrangement of open stacks content.

¹ The article is based on the paper delivered at Ninth National Seminar „National Library of Poland Subject Headings - recent methodology, application in libraries. Universal Decimal Classification - changes in subject cataloging and organization of catalogs”, National Library, May 29-31,2007.

Artykuł w wersji poprawionej wpłynął do redakcji 14 kwietnia 2008 r.