China Library Classification (5th Edition) (formerly known as China Library Classification, 3rd Edition) is the most common book classification in Chinese mainland. China Library Classification for short.

197 1 year, an editorial team composed of 36 units including Beijing Library (now the National Library of China) began to compile, 1973 compiled the trial version, 1975 published by Science and Technology Literature Publishing House 1 version.

1979 In July, the Editorial Committee of China Library Classification was established and revised; 1June, 980, Bibliographic Literature Publishing House published the second edition; 1June, 990, the third edition was published; 1June, 999, the fourth edition was published by Beijing Library Press. The fifth edition was published by Beijing Library Press on September 20 10.

Features:

(1) China Library Classification is a comprehensive classification with detailed categories, many annotations and different versions, which can meet the document classification needs of various libraries and information departments.

(2) On the basis of the rank list, the compilation technology is improved by adopting the combined numbering method, setting alternate categories, compiling multiple sub-tables and adopting multi-column classification.

(3) The classification number is short, easy to remember and use.

(4) A detailed category index and description (manual) has been compiled.