THE CLASSIFICATION OF REGENSBURG: HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT
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https://doi.org/10.32461/2409-9805.2.2019.175851Keywords:
library classification systems, the Classification of Regensburg, classification schemes, organization of knowledge, online classification for libraries documents.Abstract
The purpose of this article is giving on overview of the development of the Classification of Regensburg, which was created in 1964 by specialists at the Regensburg University Library. The methodology is based on historical and classification principles and methods. Particular attention is paid to comparative method. Scientific novelty. The main characteristics of the classification scheme Regensburg, which combines: introduction, peculiarities of organization, basic concepts, subject classes, revision policy, is presented. Сonclusions. The Classification of Regensburg has become widespread for the indexation of funds in academic libraries of Germany, as well as of other countries in particular Austria and Switzerland. Updating of subject schemes of the Classification of Regensburg started in the 90ies of the 20th century. Since 2009 an online version of the Regensburg Classification system has being developed and improved. The main principles and changes made in 2017 have been specified.
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