The Classified Catalogue Code (CCC) is a pioneering Indian cataloguing code developed by Dr. S. R. Ranganathan in 1934. It is designed to work with the Colon Classification System and provides structured rules for cataloguing books in a subject-wise, classified format.
✅ Key Features of CCC
- Classified Approach: Integrates subject classification with cataloguing.
- Unit Card System: One entry per card – easy to manage and file.
- Multiple Access Points: Main, author, class, and analytical entries.
- Cross References: Provides detailed access through see/see also references.
- Systematic Layout: Uses defined punctuation and layout for visual clarity.
🏷️ Structure of CCC Entries
- Main Entry
- Class Index Entry
- Cross Reference Entry
- Analytical Entry
- Joint Author Entry
📚 Editions
| Edition | Year | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1934 | Original version |
| 5th | 1964 | Final major revision |
🔄 CCC vs AACR2 / RDA
| Aspect | CCC | AACR2 / RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | India (Ranganathan) | USA/UK |
| System | Classified Catalogue | Dictionary Catalogue |
| Focus | Subject + classification | Descriptive metadata |
| Filing | Classified order | Alphabetical order |
🧠 Fun Fact: Ranganathan also gave us the Five Laws of Library Science and the Colon Classification system.
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