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The E-Sylum: Volume 6, Number 32, August 10, 2003, Article 14 LIBRARY ORGANIZATION In response to Dan Gosling's Topic of the Week, Library Organization, Granvyl Hulse, Numismatics International Librarian writes: "For a moment I had a panicky feeling that the question related to a club library which should be by author with a printed subject index for cross reference. The answer for private libraries would depend on the size and subject scope. Any private library under a hundred books I would suggest alphabetical by author. For a private library with over a hundred books your preference of subject and author I think is the best. I cannot stress a printed subject index with books filed by author strongly enough for those with libraries covering a broad range of topics. Some books are multi-subject and fit in no single location. NI uses the ANA subject index. While it has its weaknesses they have been most kind in allowing us to modify it to satisfy a narrower breakdown." Len Harsel writes: "I use the "where-ever-it fits" system. My shelves were built in by the former owner of the house and they are not adjustable! I try to begin by subject and it falls away after that. And even the subject grouping isn't alphabetic either! It's not easy being a bibliophile." Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@coinlibrary.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum | |
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