How Bibliographic Classifications Cope with Interdisciplinary Fields: The Case of Women’s Studies

Abstract

Abstract: This research investigates how “women’s studies” is categorized in the following 4 bibliographic classifications: Library of Congress Classification (LCC), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), and Chinese Library Classification. Then, a comparative study is conducted to evaluate the responsiveness of the bibliographic classifications above to the emerging interdisciplinary fields. Finally, suggestions are provided such as establishing a regular revision mechanism for the Chinese Library Classification, enhancing research on information organization and service in interdisciplinary fields, and paying attention to the social and cultural correlation among classes.

Liu Han (School of Information Management, Sun Yat-sen University). How Bibliographic Classifications Cope with Interdisciplinary Fields: The Case of Women’s Studies[J]. Libraly Journal, 2021, 40(10): 34-39.

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