Background:

When a series of topics does not lend itself to a logical or hierarchical order, the classification schedules frequently provide for alphabetical order using Cutter numbers to designate the individual topics. Example:

This instruction sheet gives guidelines for establishing new topics in the form of Cutter numbers in an alphabetical list.

Procedures:

1. Establishing topical Cutters

2. Unprinted Cutters

3. Formulating the caption for new topical Cutters

4. Hierarchy in Cutter number developments

See also:

Cutter Numbers