NOPR Collection:

University library building

Sat, 01 Mar 1958 00:00:00 GMT

Title: University library building Authors: Ranganathan, S R Abstract: Many library buildings are to be put up in India. Their design should be functional and as for open access. Quiet should be provided for readers and cubicles for research workers. Department of Library Science and Seminar and group discussion rooms should be provided. A modular unit of one meter or three feet should be adopted for internal dimensions. Standard units are prescribed for area per reader, number of volumes per square meter in stack-room, counter and all the fittings and furniture. Dry construction should be used to provide for mobility of arrangement of rooms etc. Page(s): 22-32

Union catalogues in Great Britain

Sat, 01 Mar 1958 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Union catalogues in Great Britain Authors: Filon, S P L Abstract: Gives an account of the building up of union catalogues it. Great Britain for efficient inter-lending service. Shows .the role of the Regional Systems and their compiling procedures. Describes the National Union Catalogue, its scope, arrangement, up-to-dateness, efficiency, cost, etc. The Outlier Union Catalogue, the German & Russian Union Catalogues and union catalogues of periodicals are covered. Isolates some problems to be solved. Page(s): 14-21

Classification of systems depth classification, 28

Sat, 01 Mar 1958 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Classification of systems depth classification, 28 Authors: Ranganathan, S. R. Abstract: Points out that "System" is now left undefined. Indicates how the Spiral of Scientific Method may be used to define a system with the aid of the concept of Fundamental Laws. Traces the progressive cluttering of connecting symbols. Points out the versatility of a Mixed Notation and of Telescoping. Isolates Some unsolved problems in the Idea Plane and states that the solutions for them could only be found by the further pursuit of the discipline of the Philosophy of Science. Shows how the hitherto unsolved problems of Branch Systems can now be solved with the aid of Zone Analysis and thereby the Canons for filiatory sequence can be satisfied. Page(s): 1-13