[Genealib] LC classification

[Charles Hagler]

Dear List:
 
The Library of Michigan genealogical collection uses the LC
classification system for all our materials except serials. The patrons
seem to have no problem with it since we make sure that everything is on
our catalog including microfilm and microfiche. Family histories here
(even Michigan) are all in the CS 71 with the family surname as the
Cutter, state, county and local records are still group by states within
LC regions (NE, Mid Atlantic, South, West). The only problem we
encounter has been how our catalogers and copy catalogers do Canada.
Over the years they have put Canadian materials either in CS 80-90 or in
the F 1000. Make a decision early on to put provincial and local records
and history in the F1000 class or you'll get a mess. Please note that
most American war materials will go into the E's, but the World Wars
materials will go into the D's. You will find the patrons will quickly
get the hang of the arrangement and might even find it easier to use.
 
Charles

>>> "Sutton, Linda" <suttonl at oakgov.com> 21-Mar-07 09:17 AM >>>


Our library uses LC for most of our collections including genealogy. We
also house a society's collection and they use an adaptation of Dewey.
As far as I know we have not had any complaints about having to go back
and forth between the two. The catalog gives them the call number they
need and they are able to find the material. I should point out though
that our Genealogy, Local History, and State History collections are
fairly small and easily browsed.
Linda Sutton
Oakland County Research Library




---- Original message ----

Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:35:53 -0400

From: "Lindberg, Richard" <rlindberg at state.pa.us>

Subject: [Genealib] LC classification

To: <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>



>I'm wondering how many members of the list work in libraries that use
LC classification for their genealogy collections, and how that impacts
patron use of the collection.

> 

>Richard L. Lindberg

>Genealogy/Local History Librarian

>State Library of Pennsylvania

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