DOCUMENTATION,INFORMATION & KNOWLEDGE ›› 2019, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (1): 44-49.doi: 10.13366/j.dik.2019.01.044

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Study on the Gui Zhibai’s Localization of Book Classification

  

  • Online:2019-01-10 Published:2019-01-10

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Abstract:

Purpose/Significance

The exploration of the book classification localization during the period of the Republic of China is intended to provide reference for modern book classification. Design/Methodolog
Using comparative method, this paper compares the practice of Gui Zhibai’ s book classification in the earlier and later periods. Findings/Conclusion
Gui Zhibai’ s "trilogy" on localization of book classification consists of three steps, including firstly compiling practice of Dewey decimal classification at Qilu University, and secondly conducting theoretical research in his doctoral dissertation at the university of Chicago, and thirdly promoting National Central University Library Classification Encydopedia, which takes the leap from practice to theory and from theory back to practice again. He has made great contribution to the localization of library science in China. Originality/Value
Combining the research of Gui Zhibai’ s doctoral thesis with his specific classification practice, we found out a clear framework for the localization of Gui Zhibai’ s book classification.

Keywords: Gui Zhibai, Taxonomies, Indexing character method, Localization of book classification

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