Contents: 1. Library catalogue: its need and purpose. 2. Forms of library catalogues. 3. Normative principles. 4. Kinds of entries. 5. Structure of names. 6. Comparative study of AACR and CCC. 7. Subject headings, chain procedure and subject headings. 8. Centralized and cooperative cataloguing. 9. Filing ruler for entries. 10. Recent developments in cataloguing.

"Each book in this series has been written to provide in-depth knowledge of the basics of library and information science and is in accordance with the B.Lib.Sc syllabus of major Indian universities imparting the said course. To make this work more comprehensible for the students, the books under this series have been written in Question-Answer format and the language used is very simple, easy and understandable. This series has been divided into six parts, each of which is dedicated to one basic aspect of library and information science.

It is hoped that this book shall find its place with anyone who is interested to know and learn more about the basics of library and information science. Not only the students, but the teachers of library and information science can derive equal benefit from this series. The books are equally suited to librarianship, library science students and library staff seeking to upgrade their skills." (jacket)