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The oldest known library, tablets were classified, cataloged, and shelved.
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30,000 clay tablets, the catalog included a colophon (short description of contents)
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One of the first attempts at a bibliography happened here, and one of the first instances of alphabetizing by author name.
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This created an increase in the amount of information available, and made cataloging and metadata more necessary
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Publishes "Rules for the Compilation of the Catalogue" basis for cataloging for the next 150 years
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Created categories to classify books by subject.
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An attempt to locate and catalog all important books in the United States.
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S.R. Ranganathan created facetted classifications
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A register of items found in a library, helping patrons to locate materials.
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Digital format for library catalogs
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A core set of elements used to create metadata for materials, both print and digital.
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Metadata is still a widely discussed topic. With the digital age bringing with it an influx of resources and information, librarians are creating metadata entries to make finding resources easier for their patrons.
