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Library Sciences QUESTION #1559
Question 1
The principle of 'hospitality' in classification refers to:
  • The welcoming attitude of library staff toward users
  • The capacity of a classification system to accommodate new subjects without disrupting the existing notation✔️
  • The practice of providing comfortable reading spaces
  • The cooperation between libraries in sharing resources
Correct Answer Explanation
Hospitality in classification theory means a system's ability to insert new subjects, disciplines, or topics into the existing structure without requiring fundamental reorganization. DDC and UDC are considered more hospitable than older enumerative systems because of their faceted and hierarchical structure.