10 Sep 2003
CS 6210: Module 5
19/18
Colon Classification
¡Raganathan proposed 5 basic facets (PMEST):
lPersonality – the subject matter
lMaterial
lEnergy – process or action
lSpace
lTime
l
¡Each facet would have
 its own classification schedule
¡
¡String together notation
to get classification number
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¡
¡Example:
¡ The design of wooden furniture in 18th century America
l
¡
The design of wooden furniture
   in 18th century America
The D21 of W12 F290
   in R2 U20
D21:W12:F290:R2:U20
What is this scheme good for?  Searching, shelving?