Library and bibliographical classification of literaturefrom Judaica Collection in Institute of Manuscriptof V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine

Abstract

The aim of the research. To examine specifics of library-bibliographical classification of the literature in the Judaica studies of the Judaica Collection of the Institute of Manuscript of the V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine. Using the international experience in classification of the literature in the Judaica Studies, to identify a prime structure for such classification with a potential of employing UDC classification system for this purpose in Ukraine. Methodology. We have employed the comparative method for our research that enabled us to identify common and different features of various classification systems used in the Judaica classification. The method of induction is also applied as a way of generalizing the connections of works that are not interconnected by thematic and branch relations. Scientific novelty. We have identified strengths and weaknesses of the mentioned classification systems in their application for the Judaic studies fonds. We have also look at some specifics of Eliazar classification. The key parameter here is ability to classify the respective literature preserving its particular themes whilst maintaining orientation of the Judaica studies towards its interdisciplinary character. Conclusion. DDC and its derivatives are seen as the most applicable for classification of the Judaica studies. Taking into account the current practice of applying the Ukrainian version of UDC and lack of the specialist classification system for the Judaica studies in modern Ukraine, use of UDC to classify the Judaica studies collection of the Institute of Manuscript of the V. I. Vernadskyi National Library of Ukraine looks quite logical. It is therefore required to coordinate the respective schedules and adapt the indexes available in UDC to the classification structure offered in this article. These indexes are primarily 22: The Bible, the holy scripture, and 296: The Judaism within the religious studies; 32: Politics within the political studies, 726: Religious buildings within the fine art studies, Jewish languages and literatures within the linguistic studies, and 94: World History within geographic and historic studies. With the proviso referring a particular entry to the Judaic studies, it is worth using the generic identifiers, e.g. (=411.16), or a respective alphabetic character applicable in some classification systems outside UDC as an alternative.