On the Construction of Catalogues of Libraries and Their Publication by Means of Separate, Stereotyped Titles With Rules and Examples

"On the Construction of Catalogues of Libraries and Their Publication by Means of Separate, Stereotyped Titles" by Charles C. (Charles Coffin) Jewett is a manual from the 1800s designed for library professionals. It introduces a groundbreaking method for cataloging library collections. Facing the burgeoning growth of American libraries, the book tackles the inefficiencies of traditional cataloging practices. Jewett proposes a system of stereotyping titles individually, allowing them to be reused and rearranged as needed. He aims to provide librarians with a practical framework, complete with rules and examples, for creating and maintaining dynamic and cost-effective library catalogs.