Knowledge Classification: A classification used for any branch of knowledge, but which cannot be adapted

for classifying books until a generalia class, form classes and divisions, a notation, and an index have been
added.
Book Classification: A general term covering bibliographical classification. Mostly refers to library
classification for arrangements of books and documents on the shelves. Usually a board board classification.
Difference between Knowledge classification and book classifications are listed below:

Knowledge Classification Book Classification

It arranges knowledge on the basis of evaluating

and classified thoughts, ideas and concepts for It arranges expression of the knowledge.
universal purpose.

It represents adequately the field of human Expression preserved in written records,

learning. documents with specific purpose.

It is based on preconceived ideas, essentially It provides adequate subject approach to the

superficial. existing collection.

It has to be one dimensional from left to right

Knowledge classification id multidimensional.
along the shelf.

Reality cannot be classified, only our knowledge of It is a convenient device for location of known
it exists as expressed thoughts. workers.

Book classification can be constructed by

The terms which are un-linear, must be set down
producing helpful arrangement and based on
before classification can be made.
the ‘order of nature”.

It is mental planning of the thought (subject). It is a transcribing of thoughts in subjects.

It consists of main branch of universe of knowledge. It consists of terms of the knowledge.

It contains words and phrases used for human

It is human mental faculty.
mental faculties.

It is homogeneous region of the universe of It is a first array of schemes and each term of
knowledge. array makes a great area of knowledge.

It is based on personal theories and a new doctrine It is based on systems and new doctrines
might upset. facilitate the way of book classification.
 Meaning of Knowledge Classification?
The universe of knowledge consists of an infinite number of entries which are now unknown. Those
which are unknown will become known in future.

Therefore, a scheme of classification should have Infinite hospitality to accommodate newly entries are
array and chains.

Special features of Knowledge Classification:

 Knowledge classification is a basis of Book Classification.
 Classification starts with knowledge. If there is no knowledge, there is no classification.
 All knowledge could be systematically mapped out according to the recognized rules of division to
form a complete classification of ideas.
 There is a true order of the science.
 It is a philosophical basis for library classification.
 It is followed by intellectual climate and evolutionary order or order of nature. It is an order of
progression from simple to complex things.

Knowledge classification is considered as over. As a theoretical approach, it is:

 Relatively broad.
 Neglecting principles of subject analysis.
 Order of nature is restricted field.
 Not a practical approach.

Documents:
 It is a record of work on paper or other material.
 It is fit for physical handling.
 It is transportable.
 It can be preserved through time.

Types:
 Handwritten;
 Printed;
 Typed;
 Means of communication (sound recording, photographic production).

Kinds:
 Books;
 Periodicals;
 Maps;
 Sound recording;
 Others.