This companion is a manual which aims to expound with ample illustrations every big and small rule of the CC-6 (1963) It is a one-stop-place or a single window to learn all about the applications of the CC. It delves deep into the rules, so is likely to be helpful to the advanced students. Yet, no background knowledge has been assumed on the part of readers: an attempt has been made to make it self-sufficient. Therefore, it is equally helpful for the beginners. Use of technical terms has been kept to the minimum which otherwise have been lucidly explained with illustrations. Illustrations are a major feature of the book. The main purpose of the book is to help the Colon Classification students to fully learn the practice of the CC. It is a student-oriented book.

To be thorough, deep, well-illustrated and lucid has been the objective and raison d'etre of writing the book. Continued teaching of the Colon Classification, sixth edition (CC-6, 1963) in library schools prompts us to keep this book in print by bringing out another edition. Over the last three decades there has been an unprecedented and unchecked expansion of library education in India, especially in distance education sector. This situation calls for a further simplification of the book without compromising on its standards. Accordingly, the text has been simplified and made more explicit here and there. Some new class numbers for current subjects have been added. Endeavour is to keep the book relevant and current, despite the chronic handicaps of the geriatric CC-6 system. Emphasis is still to make it a self-sufficient workbook for the beginners as well as the advanced.

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