Cataloging: Fundamentals of the NLM® Classification
Module 6—Form Numbers
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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
Special Cases—Popular Works
- Some, but not all of the schedules have a form number for Popular Works
- When using Popular Works, check if there is a specific number available in the schedule
- Examples:
- WG 113 (Heart Diseases)
- WQ 150 (Pregnancy)
- QZ 201 (Neoplasms)
- Examples:
Special Cases—Collected Works
- Collected works, and works comprised of addresses, essays, and lectures are classed in their respective form numbers when the works cover the overall subject of the schedule
- For example, Psychiatry $v Collected Works is classed in WM 5 or WM 7
- However, Psychotherapy $v Collected Works is classed in WM 420
