Document (#30830)

Author

Harrell, G.

Title

¬The classification and organization of adult fiction in larger American public libraries

Source

Public libraries. 24(1985), S.13-14

Year

1985

Abstract

Because classification of fiction has posed a dilemma for librarians for many years, the author conducted a survey of the classification practices of larger llibrary systems in the United States. The majority of libraries physically separate adult fiction from adult nonfiction. A large percentage of libraries use genre categorization to arrange a part of their fiction collection. The author concludes: "We now know what we are doing, but are we sure of the whys?"

Theme

Schöne Literatur

Location

USA

Area

Öffentliche Bibliotheken

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