Introduction: Fundamentals of the NLM Classification

Introduction

Module 1
Overview of the NLM Classification

• Review Questions

Module 2
Using the Online NLM Classification

• Review Questions

Module 3
Components of NLM Call Numbers

• Review Questions

Module 4
General Principles

• Review Questions

Module 5
Table G

• Review Questions

Module 6
Form Numbers

• Review Questions

Module 7
Bibliographies and Related Materials

• Review Questions

Module 8
Classification of 19th Century Works and Early Printed Books

• Review Questions

Module 9
Continuing Resources

• Review Questions

Acknowledgements

• The course content was developed by:
  • Diane Boehr, Head of Cataloging
  • Barbara Bushman, Assistant Head of Cataloging
  • Sharon Willis, Senior Cataloging Specialist

• The online interactive content was developed by:
  • Mary Ann Hantakas, MEDLARS Management Section

Additional Information

• All examples are current as of the 2009 release of the NLM Classification

• Since cuttering practices at NLM have changed over time, the examples may not reflect the data as found in NLM’s OPAC

• Additional Information regarding NLM Cataloging Section’s policies and procedures can be found on the Cataloging Section homepage.

• Any questions should be sent to NLM Customer Service at custserv@nlm.nih.gov

System Requirements

• This training course was designed to work on Windows® Operating Systems with Microsoft Internet Explorer® version 7+ or with Firefox version 3+, and works best on Macintosh® computers using Mozilla Firefox™ or Opera™8+. It contains interactive review questions, for which you will need JavaScript™ enabled on your browser.

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