1. SBC Scheme for PGIAR Library R. M. Nadeeka Rathnabahu Assistant LibrarianPostgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR) University of Kelaniya E-mail - rathnabahu@kln.ac.lk 8/30/2010 1 SOSAA-3rd International Congress, Sri Lanka.20-20 August 2010

2. Outlines Library Classification (LC) Objectives Of LC Classification Systems SBC Scheme for PGIAR Library Principles of classification systems Introduction and Instructions Main Classes Genaralia Classes Schedules Notation Index ADVANTAGES Conclusions 8/30/2010 2 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

3. Library Classification (LC) system of arrangement adopted by a library to enable patrons to find its materials quickly and easily. While cataloging provides information on the physical and topical nature of the book (or other item), classification, through assignment of a call number (consisting of class designation and author representation), locates the item in its library setting and, ideally, in the realm of knowledge. Arranging similar things in some order according to some principle unites and controls information from various sources. Encyclopedia Britannica,2010 8/30/2010 3 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

4. Objectives Of LC For helpful sequence For better organizing For better location For efficiency and effectiveness For save the time of user 8/30/2010 4 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

5. Classification Systems 8/30/2010 5 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

6. SBC Scheme for PGIAR Library Senaka Bandaranayake Classification Postgraduate Institute Of Archeology 8/30/2010 6 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

7. Introduction and Instructions List of Main Classes Generalia Class Schedules Notation Index Principles of classification systems 8/30/2010 7 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

8. 1.Introduction and Instructions Introduction Purpose Objectives Instructions 1.Rules and Regulations Eg. Personalities Sri Lanka - a bibliographical study =3608 AAO 2. Guidelines for classification 3.Symbols +++Same system of divition as in ABE.Bu should be applied to other living regions if there is sufficient aterial in collection to merit subdivisions * Bibliographies- All bibliographies except…….. 8/30/2010 8 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

9. A . General subjects B . Archaeology C . Region or country specific material Cont… 2.Main Classes i.e.: DDC 000 General Subject 100 Philosophy 200 Religion 300 Social sciences ….. 900 History and geography SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010 8/30/2010 9

10. Cont… A. General subjects This section includes material on all subjects other than Archaeology and related descriptions. A GENERAL SUBJECTS AA General works AB Religion AC Philosophy and psychology AD History and civilization AE Art AF Language and Literature AG Mathematics, Statistics AH Social sciences AI Geography AJ Natural Sciences AK Applied Sciences 8/30/2010 10 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

11. which comprises all materials on archaeology and related disciplines, the techniques of archaeology such as excavations, prospecting, analytical and chronometric techniques, conservation and preservation of monuments, artifacts and murals. B. Archaeology Cont… 8/30/2010 11 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

12. Cont… B ARCHAEOLOGY BA General works BB Archaeological theory and History BC Techniques BD Conservation and presentation BE Environmental archaeology BF Palaeoanthropology, prehistory BG Protohistory BH Historical archaeology BI Art, architecture, technology BJ History and archaeology BK Cultural studies BZ Archaeology - specialized divisions 8/30/2010 12 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

13. C . Region or country specific material Cont… This section brings together, under the country codes, all regional or country specific material dealing with subjects belonging to section B. 8/30/2010 13 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

14. Cont… C REGIONAL STUDIES 1000 Africa 2000 Americas 3000 Asia 4000 Polar regions 5000 Europe 6000 Oceania 7000 Other inter - regional composite groupings 8/30/2010 14 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

16. AAA-AAZ BAA-BAZ 1000-7000 3.Schedules 8/30/2010 16 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

17. 4.Sub divisions A General Subjects AB Religion ABA Religion- general ABE.Bu Buddhism ABE.Bu.Ri Rituals B Archaeology BC Techniques BCB.Do Data generative techniques BCB.Ex Excavation 8/30/2010 17 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

18. 5.Notation A section B section C section Cont… Purely Non Numerical MIXED NOTATION Numerical 8/30/2010 18 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

19. Purely Non Numerical B section A section The notation in Section A and B are purely non numerical. Letters of the English language are used as symbols. The two major sections A and B are subdivided in to broad subject areas by Adding of a second letter to the notation. B Archaeology BC Techniques BCB Data generative techniques BCD Analytical techniques When still father subdivision is necessary, a two letter code is operated by decimal point after the notation. BCB Data generative techniques BCB.Do Documentation Techniques BCB.Ex Excavation BCB.Pr Prospecting techniques When the need arise for a subdivision achieved by the use of the two letter code to be resubdivided the same system has been repeated. AJD Life Science AJD.Bo Botany AJD.Bo.Et Ethno botany 8/30/2010 19 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

20. Numerical C section In the third category Section C, regions or countries are assigned a numerical notation of four digits. Futher specification is achieved by division of the whole number in a hierarchical pattern. Eg: 1000 Africa 2000 Americas Asia Arab World 3600 South Asia 3601 Bangladesh Bhutan To these area numbers are combined the classification numbers of either section A or B as appropriate. Thus: “Indian Philosophy” India – 3603 Philosophy - AC = 3603AC “ Essays in early Sri Lankan architecture” 3608 BIC 8/30/2010 20 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

21. Alphabetically arranged (A to Z) Index has two parts 1. Subject 2. Classification Number Eg: Accounting AKI.Ac Adena Culture 24 BH Africa 1000 Buddhism ABE.Bu Himalayan Aisa` 3500 Islam ABE.Is Maya civilization(Central America) 2200 BH.Ma 6.Index 8/30/2010 21 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

22. Specific for the field of Archaeology A fairly short Uncomplicated notation can be used “Notationally” it is easer to display the structure of the shame Easily browsing Easy to find archaeological information according to country Non-complex User friendly Save the time of staff / User Advantages 8/30/2010 22 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

23. Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/339461/library-classification ,access on 3-08-2010. SenakaBandaranayake classification Manual, PGIAR Library. References 8/30/2010 23 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest 2010

24. Emeritus Prof. SenakeBandaranayake, University of Kelaniya Ms.InokaDilhani, The Library /Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology/ Library Staff, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of kelaniya Special Thank 8/30/2010 24 SOSAA-3rd International Congress,Sri Lanka.20-20 Auguest

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