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<h1>Classification sources</h1>

<p>Source of classification or shelving scheme is an authorized values category that is mapped to field 942$2 in Koha's MARC bibliographic frameworks.</p>

<p>Commonly used values of this field are:</p>

<ul>
    <li>ddc - Dewey Decimal classification</li>
    <li>lcc - Library of Congress classification</li>
</ul>

<p>If you chose to install classification sources during Koha's installation, you would see other values too:</p>

<ul>
	<li>ANSCR (sound recordings)</li>
	<li>SuDOC classification</li>
    <li>Universal decimal classification</li>
    <li>Other/Generic classification</li>
</ul>

<h2>Adding/Editing classification sources</h2>

<p>You can add your own source of classification by using the New Classification Source button. To edit use the Edit link.</p>

<p>When creating or editing:</p>

<ul>
	<li>You will need to enter a code and a description.</li>
	<li>Check the 'Source in use?' checkbox if you want the value to appear in the drop down list for this category.</li>
	<li>Select the appropriate filing rule from the drop down list.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Classification filing rules</h2>

<p>Filing rules determine the order in which items are placed on shelves.</p>

<p>Values that are pre-configured in Koha are:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Dewey</li>
	<li>LCC</li>
	<li>Generic</li>
</ul>

<p>Filing rules are mapped to classification sources. You can setup new filing rules by using the 'New filing rule' button. To edit use the Edit link.</p>

<p>When creating or editing:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Enter a code and a description</li>
	<li>Choose an appropriate filing routine - dewey, generic or lcc</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>See the full documentation for classification sources in the <a href="http://manual.koha-community.org/3.6/en/catadmin.html#classificationsources">manual</a> (online).</strong></p>

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