Classification Made Simple

What is classification? - Classification in an information system; Faceted classification; Practical examples of faceted classification schemes; Hierarchical classification; Practical examples of hierarchical enumerative classification schemes; The use of synthesis in a basically enumerative scheme; Synthesis grafted on to an enumerative scheme; Advantages and disadvantages of faceted and enumerative classification; More about notation; More about schedule and citation order; Other features of classification schemes; The relationship between classification and alphabetical lists of indexing terms - the compilation of Thesauri; Classification as a search tool; Classification and the internet; Conclusion.