Classification Web Web Access to LCC and LCSH History, Features, and Functionality

1
Classification WebWeb Access to LCC and
LCSHHistory, Features, and Functionality

• Cheryl C. Cook
• Cataloging Distribution Service
• Library of Congress
• November 2004

2
(No Transcript)
3
What is Classification Web?

• Library of Congress Classification Schedules.
• Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Delivered on a World Wide Web interface.

4
History of Classification Web

• Software was originally designed to assist LC
  staff in editing MARC classification records.
• Implementation of Web interface made it more
  attractive as an end-user cataloging tool.
• Decision was made for CDS to Pilot test and
  eventually make Classification Web available to
  users outside of the Library of Congress.

5
Current Status of Classification Web

• Available since May 2002, 1,500 sites from around
  the world currently subscribe to Class Web with
  over 9,000 concurrent users.
• In June 2004, CDS completed negotiations with
  OCLC to enable Classification Web to display
  correlations between Dewey classification numbers
  and LC classification or LC subject headings as
  they appear in LC bibliographic records.

6
Future Upgrades for Classification Web

• Upgrading to Minaret 3 interface.
• Implementing non-roman character set display.
• Moving to an external server.

7
Future Enhancements for Classification Web

• Ability to download MARC records from all files.
• The inclusion of the LC name authority file as an
  optional feature.
• Navigation enhancements such as direct links from
  subject headings to local OPACs and the ability
  to include more locally defined OPACs.

8
Classification Web Basic Product Features

• All files are updated weekly.
• Links to local OPACS of a number of libraries and
  the ability to create a link to your own local
  OPAC.
• Includes notes feature
• Individual notes for the solo user.
• Institutional notes for sites.

9
Classification Web Navigation Features

• Hypertext links between and among LC
  classification schedules and subject headings.
• Correlations between LC classification and LC
  subject headings.
• Powerful search navigation tools.
• Automatic calculation of table numbers.

10
Classification Web Recent Enhancements

• Hard-coded link to bibliographic records in LC
  OPAC.
• Correlations between Dewey classification numbers
  and LC classification numbers as well as
  correlations between Dewey classification numbers
  and LC subject headings.

11
LC OPAC Link
12
(No Transcript)
13
Learning to Use Classification Web

• Begin with the Quick Start Tutorial which can
  be accessed from the logon screen.
• Take advantage of the hotlinks found on various
  pages and the context-sensitive help screens.

14
Classification Web Ordering Essentials

• Sold as an annual subscription.
• Offers solo user and site license options.
• Site usage is priced on a concurrent user basis.
• One-month trial accounts are available.

15
Where to Order Classification Web

• Cataloging Distribution Service Web site at
• http//www.loc.gov/cds/classweb.html
• Library of Congress
• Cataloging Distribution Service
• Washington, DC 20541-4912

16
(No Transcript)