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—Legislation
- Use the form number for laws (generally 32) in the appropriate schedule for the primary subject when 50% or more of the content consists of the text of laws, statutes, etc.
- When the content consists of discussion of law, etc. classify in the form number for discussion of law (generally 33) in the appropriate schedule for the primary subject
Special Cases—Statistics
- Use the form number for Statistics and Tables (generally 16) in the appropriate schedule for the primary subject when 50% or more of the content of the item consists of statistical data or is presented in tabular form
- However, statistical studies of a disease are classed with the disease and not form number 16
