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CATALOGING AND CLASSIFICATION

LIS 651
Course Description

Basic cataloging and classification principles and suitable techniques. Includes descriptive cataloging, selected entry headings, Sears subject headings, Dewey Decimal Classification, book numbers, and cataloging with supplied copy including OCLC editing.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.68

-1.8% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.65% from Historical

A Rate
72.5%

17.12% from Historical

Class Size
40

81.82% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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