Book Classification (also known as Classification, Book, Book Classifications): A general term covering bibliographical and bibliothecal classifications. It mostly refers to library CLASSIFICATION for arrangement of books and documents on the shelves. (Harrod's Librarians' Glossary, 7th ed, p85)

NIH MeSH · D001867Information Science

Book Classification

Also known asClassification, Book · Book Classifications · Classifications, Book

Definition

A general term covering bibliographical and bibliothecal classifications. It mostly refers to library CLASSIFICATION for arrangement of books and documents on the shelves. (Harrod's Librarians' Glossary, 7th ed, p85)

MeSH classification

  • L01.462.750.245.250.150
  • L01.462.750.819.250.150

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Common questions about Book Classification

What does Book Classification mean in medicine?
A general term covering bibliographical and bibliothecal classifications. It mostly refers to library CLASSIFICATION for arrangement of books and documents on the shelves. (Harrod's Librarians' Glossary, 7th ed, p85) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Book Classification known by any other names?
Yes. Book Classification is also referred to as Classification, Book, Book Classifications, Classifications, Book in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Book Classification sit in the medical classification?
Book Classification falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.462.750.245.250.150, L01.462.750.819.250.150). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001867) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗