Assessment of Cataloguing and Classification Course in two Library and Information Science Schools in North-East, Nigeria
Publication Date: 11/11/2018
Author(s): Ishaku Abubakar Adamu.
Volume/Issue: Volume 1 , Issue 1 (2018)
Abstract:
Cataloguing and classification of information resource can be the responsibility of professional librarians; various tools including Library of Congress Classification Scheme, Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme and Library of Congress Subject Heading, Anglo America Cataloguing Rules are used. Information resources are useless when access is not provided; this fundamental function is within the concept of cataloguing and classification. Thus, cataloguing and classification is an essential process that provide access to all acquired information resources of the library for it allows people to find information needed for their personal and professional growth and development. It also provides access points to information resources in a way that users will be able to find the need information or resources, with this, the study determine cataloguing and classification skills of library and information science students which is centered on Analysis of Cataloguing and Classification course in library and information science department ATBU, Bauchi and MAUTECH YOLA.
