LC Cutter Tables: Contents
LC Cutter Tables: Contents
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Content: Copyright 1995-2000 US Library of Congress
The Cutter number, or Cutter, is an alpha-numeric device for representing words or names by using one or more letters followed by one or more arabic numerals used decimally. The combination of letters and numbers, called the Cutter, follows the classification number and is preceded by a decimal point. It is named for Charles Ammi Cutter, who developed several tables using letters and numbers to achieve an alphabetical arrangement within a given class. Book numbers and some subdivisions in the LC classification schedules are types of Cutter numbers. In the shelflist and on the shelf, the Cutter is the means by which an alphabetical arrangement of books is achieved. The tables in this document are used only with LC class numbers.
For additional information:
Preferred Shelflist Order - Individual Authors
Following is the list of LC Cutter Tables included in this document:
Geographic:
See also:
The information contained in this section of the Cataloger's Reference Shelf is based on Subject Cataloging Manual: Shelflisting, 2nd Edition, 1995, prepared by the Cataloging Policy and Support Office, Library of Congress; Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. See the disclaimer .
