The System of Versions of the Library Bibliographic Classification: Evolution and Modernisation

The Library Bibliographic Classification (LBC) is the national classification sistem of Russian Federation. Its support one priority areas activity State Library. LBC used in most libraries country, fully covering numerous groups — public and school libraries, all central entities Federation, for children youth, special blind visually impaired persons, higher educational institutions, armed forces Federation as well part Academy Sciences (RAS), other systems authorities. work with involves its development a system versions publications (maintaining standard schedules machine-readable form; timely updating content structure LBC; preparation, publishing, distribution Abridged, Medium Complete printed forms, immediate changes corrections to schedules). There need methods systematise documents on basis LBC, provision consulting library network country (conducting training seminars, publishing recommendations practical guide-books, conducting operational consulting, using available communication channels); maintaining professional personnel, etc. Since 2000s, scientific management have focused task modernising system. paper analyses which was implemented form various schedules. identifying features are title year publication. main Complete, Medium, Abridged supplemented Special ones. article presents historical evolution BC depending conditions functioning. theoretical justification given problems implementation modernisation considered.