Includes index.

Contents: Need and purpose -- Basic concepts and terminology -- Introduction to major schemes for classification -- Species of schemes for classification of subjects -- Evolution of theory of library classification -- Laws of library classification -- Canons for idea plane -- Canons for verbal plane -- Notational system -- Canons for notational plane -- Mnemonics -- Planes of work -- Formation, structure and developments of subjects -- Devices -- Postulational approach -- Categories -- Common and special isolates -- Space isolates -- Time isolates -- Indicator digits -- Phase relation -- Book number and collection number -- General versus special classification -- History of library classification -- Comparison of major schemes of classification -- Normative principles: A Comparative study -- Revision of major schemes of classification -- Evolution of notational techniques -- Autonomy and guidance to a classifier -- Knowlegde classification versus library classification -- Computer and classification -- Abstract classification -- Design of a scheme for library classification: A Methodology -- Uses of classification -- Classification research groups, societies and organizations -- Development and trends.