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In 1925, the library instituted the Library of Congress classification system. This saw any new acquisition being cataloged in this system while also reclassifying the current holdings from the Dewey Decimal System. This work was done when time and staff availability allowed, which resulted in the project running until 1963.

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Cataloging Department Report
Date Created:
1926-07-16
Description:
In 1925, the library instituted the Library of Congress classification system. This saw any new acquisition being cataloged in this system while also reclassifying the current holdings from the Dewey Decimal System. This work was done when time and staff availability allowed, which resulted in the project running until 1963.
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"Cataloging Department Report", The Heart of the University, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
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https://digital.lib.iastate.edu/exhibits/parkscentennial/items/parkscentennial8.html
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