Normative Principles: Laws, Canons and Principles

The Canon of Recall Value, devised by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in 1969, is a result of research conducted at DRTC, Bangalore. It aims to address the challenges of identifying and recalling multiworded names of entities in library catalogs. Here's a breakdown of the key concepts related to Recall Value:

TYPES AND FORMS OF CATALOGUES

INNER FORMS OF A CATALOGUE

There are three types of inner forms of a catalogue, viz. alphabetical, classified and alphabetico-classed. Author, Name, Title, Subject and Dictionary catalogue fall in the category of an alphabetical catalogue.

Common MARC Tags in Library Cataloging

The tags used most frequently are:
010 tag marks the Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)
020 tag marks the International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
100 tag marks a Personal name main entry (author)

"Exploring FoxPro: A Comprehensive Guide to Database Management and Manipulation"

Introduction to FoxPro
FoxPro stands as a prominent Database Management System (DBMS) software for personal computers (PCs). It represents an upgraded and modernised version of the previously existing software, Forbase.

"Software for University Libraries (SOUL): A Comprehensive Integrated Library Management Solution"

Software for University Libraries (SOUL) is a cutting-edge integrated library management software developed by the INFLIBNET Centre to cater to the needs of college and university libraries. This user-friendly software operates within a client-server environment and has been designed to meet the specific requirements of academic institutions. It adheres to international standards for bibliographic formats, networking, and circulation protocols, ensuring seamless compatibility.