Salon

The bias hiding in your library

For many years, the Library of Congress categorized many of its books under a controversial subject heading: “Illegal aliens.” But then, on March 22, 2016, the library made a momentous decision, ...
Observer

The Library of Congress Opened Its Catalogs to the World—Here’s Why It Matters

Imagine you wanted to find books or journal articles on a particular subject. Or find manuscripts by a particular author. Or locate serials, music or maps. You would use a library catalog that ...
Engadget

Finally, a game about the Library of Congress classification system [Updated]

Since the inception of the video game, there have been those who would try to re-purpose electronic interactive entertainment for more ... educational pursuits. As a rule we're typically supportive of ...
insider.si.edu

Classification. Class K, subclass KE, Law of Canada / Subject Cataloging Division, Processing Department, Library of Congress

Kept up to date by the division's L.C. classification--additions and changes, and by an irregular cumulative publication issued by Gale Research Company, entitled Library of Congress classification ...
insider.si.edu

Classification. Class Q, science / Subject Cataloging Division, Processing Services, Library of Congress

"The additions and changes in Class Q, adopted while this work was in press will be cumulated and printed in List 234 of LC classification-- additions and changes"--Verso t.p. "Incorporate changes ...
MinnPost

Cracking the spine on Hennepin County Library’s many hidden charms

MinnPost’s reporting is free every single day, but it isn’t free to produce. Join 4,800 members with a donation right now. Of course, these systems of organization are relatively new, only developed a ...