Cataloging: Fundamentals of the NLM® Classification
Module 9—Continuing Resources
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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
Serials Classification
- Use of the W1 classification number allows NLM and other libraries to arrange their serials on the shelf alphabetically by title
- Use of the W2 and WX 2 classification numbers allows government and hospital serial publications to be arranged on the shelf by jurisdiction or location
- NLM does not supply alternate call numbers for serials
- Libraries that prefer to shelve serials by topic need to assign their own call numbers to serial titles
- Exception:
- NLM supplies alternate topical call numbers for analyzed volumes of serials classed in W1 and W3
