Cataloging: Fundamentals of the NLM® Classification
Module 2—Using the Online NLM Classification
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Introduction
Module 1
Overview of NLM Classification
Module 2
Using the Online NLM Classification
Module 3
Components of NLM Call Numbers
Module 4
General Principles
Module 5
Table G
Module 6
Form Numbers
Module 7
Bibliographies and Related Materials
Module 8
Classification of 19th Century Works and Early Printed Books
Module 9
Continuing Resources
Captions
- Relationship to MeSH—May or may not be MeSH terms
- Punctuation—A period (".") is used to separate related but different concepts within the same caption.
Class Notes
- Associated with individual class numbers
Types of class notes:
- E.g.—Gives examples of terms classed at a particular number
- Cutter—Gives instructions for assigning cutter information for names
- Explanatory—Defines what is classed at a particular number or elsewhere
- E.g.—Gives examples of terms classed at a particular number
- Serials
NLM generally classes serials in W1 or W2 or in specifically marked classification numbers with the annotation (Used for both monographs and serials) (Cf. Module 9—Serials)
Hyperlinks in the Schedules
- Between and among numbers within the text of the schedules
- To the geographic Table G from designated class numbers
