An
enumerative Library classification scheme is a scheme where all the possible
classes are enumerated according to certain characteristics. There is a top
down approach whereby a series of subordinate classes are produced and where
both simple and complex subjects are listed. The advantage of this scheme is
that the structure of the scheme is shown by the notation as far as
practicable. Users can
enumerative Library classification scheme is a scheme where all the possible
classes are enumerated according to certain characteristics. There is a top
down approach whereby a series of subordinate classes are produced and where
both simple and complex subjects are listed. The advantage of this scheme is
that the structure of the scheme is shown by the notation as far as
practicable. Users can
easily find the coordinate and subordinate classes and
can make a map of the subject. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to
accommodate new subjects and frequent revisions may be required. An enumerative
classification scheme, in some cases, displays hierarchical structures of
notation. The basic tenet of this scheme is that all the possible subjects and
topics are listed along with a predefined class number, and therefore the
classifier does not have to create any class number such as Dewey Decimal
Classification.
