Elements of Library MethodsG. E. Stechert, 1925 - 225 pages |
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... separately , a subject catalogue ; and title entries filed separately , a title catalogue . The entries , or cards , may also be arranged in the order of the books on the shelves , according to the classification number , as in the ...
... separately , a subject catalogue ; and title entries filed separately , a title catalogue . The entries , or cards , may also be arranged in the order of the books on the shelves , according to the classification number , as in the ...
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... in arranging a list of names , or subjects , or titles of books , separately , in alphabetical order ; but when the three are combined conflicts arise . When a name , Cannon for example , and a subject , Cannon , The Catalogue 9.
... in arranging a list of names , or subjects , or titles of books , separately , in alphabetical order ; but when the three are combined conflicts arise . When a name , Cannon for example , and a subject , Cannon , The Catalogue 9.
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... separate words in others . Conflicts similar to these and other problems in alphabeting have resulted in certain rules , which are generally recognized in library work , for the arrangement of entries . Some of the more important of ...
... separate words in others . Conflicts similar to these and other problems in alphabeting have resulted in certain rules , which are generally recognized in library work , for the arrangement of entries . Some of the more important of ...
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... separate words ; except those beginning with a prefix ( see rule above ) . Gordon , William J. Gordon - Brown , Hildegrade Gordon - Smith , Richard Gordy , John P. Goring - Thomas , A. R. South Dakota South Natick South Portland ...
... separate words ; except those beginning with a prefix ( see rule above ) . Gordon , William J. Gordon - Brown , Hildegrade Gordon - Smith , Richard Gordy , John P. Goring - Thomas , A. R. South Dakota South Natick South Portland ...
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... separate words then the entries are filed in their alpha- betical place under school , but if written as a compound word then the entries are filed along with other compound forms such as schoolbook , schoolhouse , schoolroom , after ...
... separate words then the entries are filed in their alpha- betical place under school , but if written as a compound word then the entries are filed along with other compound forms such as schoolbook , schoolhouse , schoolroom , after ...
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