LIS-513 : KNOWLEDGE ORGANISATION:

LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY

Done by

Gana. G. S. Dept.Of

Library and Information

Science University

of kerala

Zone Analysis

Presentation Overview :

o Introductiono Concept in Idea plano Concept in Notational

planeo Zones in Different

Facets

Introduction

Deals with the examination of Possible number of Zones of ideas in the structure of knowledge , in arrays of different orders.

Attempts for the provision of classes in the notation through Hospitality.

Ranganathan created 4 identical Zones in Idea an Notational Plane.

Concept in Idea Plane

• In each array of Ideas and Isolates of any order , there are 4 types of Ideas and Isolates. Therefore 4 types of Zones exist in each order array. These 4 types of Ideas falls under

2 major groups of Ideas Special Isolate IdeasCommon Isolates Ideas

Illustration

Enumerated Common Isolate

Common Isolate Special Isolate

Non-Enumerated

Special Isolate

Isolate ( Ideas )

Non - Enumerated

Common Isolate

Enumerated Special Isolate

Sequence suggested by Ranganathan these zones in an array :

Zone in Enumerated Enumerated Devised Devised an Array Common Special Special Common Isolate Isolate Isolate Isolate

Common Isolates Ideas The isolates likely to arise in many subjects

going with many basic classes ,i.e. which are common to many subjects.

The isolates derived by the application of a characteristic special to the immediate universe classified, i.e. which are special to a class.

Special Isolates Ideas

Zones in Idea Plane

• First Zone : -> Enumerated Common Isolates -> Isolates are enumerated in their canonical -> sequence and then specific digits are -> assigned to them• Second Zone : -> Enumerated Special Isolates -> Derived on the basis of a characteristic special to the immediate universe classified.

• Third Zone : -> Devised Special Isolate -> Used devices – Alphabetical device,

Chronological device , device of enumeration.

• Fourth Zone : -> Devised Common Isolate -> common isolate & subjects represented by the traditional Main classes and their subdivisions got by the Subject Device.

Provision in Notational Plane

Zones in an array of 1st order :

Enumerated Common Isolate

Lower Case Roman Letters

abcd……

Enumerated Special Isolate

Arabic Numerals 1234……

Devised Special Isolate

Roman Capitals ABCD…….

Devised Common Isolate

Packet Notation ( ) ( )

Zones of Main classesZone 1 :

The class consist any publication which deals with several subjects and cannot go into any other single traditional Main classes.

ex : Generalia class z

Zone 2 : This holds the recently recognized Main classes which can’t be accommodated in the traditional Main

classes. ex : 1 ) Universe of Knowledge 2 ) Library Science 3 ) Book Science 4 ) Journalism

Zone 3 : Holds traditional Main classes from Natural Sciences to Law.

Zone 4 : Holds the newly emerging methodologies. ex : (:g) Criticism technique (p) Conference technique (r) Administration report technique (P) Communication theory (X) Management

Zones of classes in 2nd order array :

The 4 zones of the 2nd order array under Main class z Generalia are discussed below:

Zone 1 : consists of classes pertaining to the different forms of

exposition of the Generalia class. ex : za Generalia Bibliography zk General Encyclopedia zm General Periodical zn General Directory, Yearbook zw General Biography zx General Miscellaneous collections

Zone 2 : This represent materials of an encyclopedic

nature centering round a geographical area.

ex : z4 Orientalia z41 Sinology z42 Nipponology z44 Indology z5 Occidentalia z7 Americana

Zone 3 : This represent materials centering round any

person got by Alphabetical device. ex : zG GandhianaZone 4 : This represent materials centering round a

particular subject got by Subject device. ex : z(Q3) Jainology z(Q62) Catholicology z(Q7) Islamology

Zones in Personality Facet :

• Zone 1 : ex : Xa Bibliography of Economics Xk Encyclopedia of Economics Xm Periodical in Economics• Zone 2 : ex : X3 Economics of Communication X4 Economics of Transport X5 Economics of Commerce

• Zone 3 : consists of Specials represented by the empty

digit 9 & Systems got by Chronological device.

Specials Systems X9A Specials in Economics XA Systems of Economics

X9B Small-Scale Industries XB War Economics

X9D Large-Scale Industries XM Cooperative Economics

X9S Private Enterprise XM2 Socialism

X9V Public Utility XN Communism

Zones in [M]

• Consist of the attributes of Physical, Chemical or Biological nature & nature of Value.

• Matter in 1st level refer to Zone 1.• Matter in 2nd level refer to Zone 2.

Note : -> The isolates in the zone will be very large. -> Therefore several number of arrays are necessary. -> Such a comprehensive schedule is yet to be

constructed.

Illustrative schedule : c Physical properties

c4 Thermal properties

c4283 Specific Heat

e Chemical properties

g Biological / Vital properties

r4 Ethical values

r5 Aesthetic values

s Psychological value

t Educational valuey Social value

Property attribute

• Physical

• Chemical

• Biological

Value attribute

•Musical•Literary•Linguistics•Ethical•Aesthetical•Psychological•Educational•Social

Matter Isolates

Examples: Chemical properties of Gold E118;c Vitamin contents of apple J371;e97 Thermal constants of Gold F118;c4

Zones in [E]

Zone 1 is associated with Enumerated Common Isolate. Zone 2 is associated with Enumerated Special Isolate. Zone 4 is associated with Devised Common Isolate.

Note : Only three zones are present. Zone 3 is barren in some cases.

Examples:

Zone 1 : (ECI) Research in Library Science 2:f Evaluation in Library Science 2:g Survey in Library Science 2:u

Zone 2 : (ESI) Library Classification 2:51 Library Organization 2:2 Library Co-operation 2:4

Zone 4 : (DCI)

Statistical study of Libraries 2: (B28)

Psychological study of Libraries 2: (S)

Sociological study of Libraries 2: (Y)

Library Legislation 2: (Z)

Zones in [S]

Zone 1 is assigned to Orientation,Economic,Social and other similar factors.

Zone 2 is assigned to Hemispheres,Oceans,Global zones.

Zone 3 is assigned by using Chronological device.

Zone 4 is assigned by using Subject device.

Zone 1 of [S2]

Pre-first sector : Physiographical features

a Geosphere f Forest j Hydrosphere e5 Delta g1 Valley p1 River e6 Island g7 Mountain p6 Lake r Ocean

Zone 3 : Penultimate sector : Orientation divisions

9A Orientation 9F South-east 9S North 9B East 9G South 9W North-east 9C Near 9L South-west 9X Inside 9D Middle 9M West 9Y Outside 9E Far 9R North-west

Zone in [T] : Two zones are present. Zone 1 : Featured Time Division (Roman Smalls) Zone 3 : Public Time Division (Roman Capitals)

Featured Time Divisions :

includes special features such as daytime, morning, noon, sunset etc…

c Daytime n5 Autumn d Night n7 Winter e Twilight p Meteorological period n Season p1 Dry n1 Spring p5 Wet n3 Summer p8 Snow

Example :

“Incidence of Asthma in rainy season.” L44:453’p5

“Adopting controlling measure of the incidence of asthma at night.”

L44:453:55’d

Public Time Divisions : It is enumerated order of time in the general schedule.

Conclusion

Zone Analysis , provided the possible number of Zones of Ideas in the structure of knowledge in a

arrays of different orders. Ranganathan identified 4 identical Zones in Idea plane and Notational plane indirectly. Thus the concept of Zone Analysis emerged .

Reference

1) Colon Classification : Theory and Practice – Mohinder Singh Sachdeva

2) Library Classification Facets & Analysis : Shabahath Hussain

3) Colon Classification : Dr.S.R.Ranganathan