Description
Book SynopsisThis work is designed to introduce the principles of music classification to beginning music cataloguers, as well as to non-specialist cataloguers and others who only occasionally deal with music materials. It also clarifies and explains the most commonly-used classification systems.
Trade ReviewTurning to DDC, McKnight provides a well-written chapter outlining the history, advantages and pitfalls of the system....But, the heart of the manual...is the account of the LCC M (Music) schedule....McKnight picks his examples well, writes with clarity, and suggests improvements to the system... * Music Reference Services Quarterly *
...a particularly welcome addition to the limited existing literature relating to this system. McKnight writes in a clear, unfussy style, which combined with a clear structure of paragraph headings, makes his prose eminently readable....recommended as a concise introduction to music classification. * Library Review *
Easy to understand and straight-forward...While this book is for the beginning and less-experienced music cataloger, even the more seasoned music cataloger should find it of interest...A welcome addition to any music cataloger's reference shelf. * Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 An Introduction to Music Classification Chapter 2 Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Chapter 3 Library of Congress Classification (LCC) Chapter 4 Alpha-Numeric System for Classification Chapter 5 Shelf Arrangement in the Classification of Music Materials Chapter 6 Concluding Observations
