Cataloguing the Empire: Classification as Colonial Project
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This essay explores the colonial history of classification systems and their role in controlling people and knowledge. The legacy of these colonial practices is evident in modern library classification systems, including the Dewey Decimal Classification system and Library of Congress Subject Headings. Through these explorations, I hope to illuminate the history and ongoing struggle for equitable and inclusive cataloging in libraries.
Source: Catalogue and Index
Author: Reyes, Gabriella
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7112926093
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