CLASSIFICATION SCHEME FOR SATHYA SAT LITERATURE BASED ON DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION A Thesis Submitted to the Central Department of Library and Information Science to fulfill the partial requirement of Master Degree in Library and Information Science _ oe ry Gita Thapa Giri Central Department of Library and Information Science . Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences ‘Vribbuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu JULY 2005Oedicated at His DivingTelbouvan University Kirtipur, Faculty uf Humanities and Social Sciences ’ ’ Kathmandu vier aia Tel. No. 4331316 Central Department of Tnformation Science “nes 2" sd(@healthnet.org.np ‘erence Not f Website: http-iwwwtulisd.edunp LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION This thesis entitled “CLASSIFICATION SCHEME FOR SATHYA SAL LITERATURE BASED ON DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION * has been prepared by Ms. Gita Thapa Giri under my supervision. I hereby recommend this thesis for examination as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE. Date : 10 July 2005 . Dr. Madhusudhan Karki Thesis SupervisorTrithuvan Oniversity Kirtipur, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Kathmandu Cental Departent of Library nd Information cence se: ares E-mail: lisd@healthnet.org.np 4 = Website: http://wwwatulisd.edu.np ference No. ¢ LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE We certify that this thesis entitled “CLASSIFICATION SCHEME FOR SATHYA SAL LITERATURE BASED ON DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION” by Ms, Gita Thapa Giri to the Central Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Tribhuvan University, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE has been found satisfactory. Therefore, this thesis as a part of the said Degree has been accepted, Ms. Nirmala Shrestha Head Mr, Rudra Prasat External Examiner Thesis Supervisor Dr. Madhusudhan KarkiACKNOWLEDGEMENT I take this great opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to my respected teacher Ms. Ninmala Shrestha, IIcad of the Central Department, Department of Library and Information Science, guide Dr Madhusudhan Karki, Mr. B.D. Sherstha, Mr. R.P. Dulal, Ms, Leela Dahal, Dr. M.R. Pradhan for their encouragement and guidance in carrying this research work and present it in this shape, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Himalayaswor Kumar Thapa, librarian and former Chairman of Sathya Sai Centre Kathmandu Chaitanya Jyoti Narayanchour, Naxal, Dr Narottam Pd. Upadhyaya , Principle of Sathya Sai Shiksha Sadan Tokha, Kathmandu, and Mr. Santanu Pratap Rana for their valuable suggestions for collecting the information of subjects of books on Bhagavan Shree Sathya Sai Baba. 1am very grateful to Acharya Uddhav Pd. Humagain for providing me the information ‘on Gayatri Mantras and Mrs Shanta Risal who collected the information. Tam also thankful to my daughter Rashmi ‘hapa for editing the manuscript. and my son Mr. Kirti Bahadur Thapa, and my sister Mrs. Rupa Adhikari for collecting the data, I would also like to thank Senior Book Checker Mrs. Kabita Shrestha for typing the manuscript. Finally, I would like to thank all of the library in-charge and Chairman of Sathya Sai Samitis and other libraries who provided me the data of the libraries. Gita Thapa MLIS.ABSTRACT Sathya Sai Baba is the avatar of present age incamated in human form, as promised by Lord Krishna over 5000 years ago. There is a limitless ocean of Sai fiterature in the world. Sathya Sai literature is being published from last fifly years in different languages in the form of books, documents, periodicals, audiovisual products, etc. So, there is a need of organization system of SSL in libraries & information centers. Regarding the organization of SSL in a systematic way, the need to create a library classification scheme is strongly felt. The investigator recommends “A model of classification scheme for SSL based on DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme)" to organize the Sai literature technically and it has been divided in three parts - descriptive part, main Schedule and relative index. To specify the country and language, the area table and language table of DDC should be used. To identify the information about SSL in Kathmandu and Lalitapur district, a descriptive study was conducted in 20 libraries, 9 Sathya Sai Libraries and 11 non Sathya Sai Libraries. Semi-structured self administered questionnaire was used as the too! for data collection, The questionnaire was divided in two parts, Ist part questionnaire was used for Sathya Sai libraries and 2nd part questionnaire was used for non Sathya Sai libraries. Data entering, processing and analysis was done calculating mean, median etc using computer software, dummy tables etc. The findings of the study revealed thay most Sathya Sai library has a majority of SSL ranging to an average number of 302 books. In Sathya Sai libraries, mostly SSL are organized according to accession number (49%) & only 22% are using software. Regarding the journal collection (SSL) out of 9 libraries, 5 libraries have journals & the average number of journals in each library being 2.4.Very few non Sai libraries have SSL. averaging to a total number of 8 books in 3 out of 11 non Sai libraries, Non Sai libraties are using computer software , 33% libraries are using the Win Isis software 11% are using CDS/ISIS dos version and 11% are using their ‘own software. Regarding the journal collection (SSL) out of 3 libraries, only 2. libraries has journals & the average number of journals in each library being 2.5 ‘The findings of the study revealed on the new classification scheme, all Sathya Sai Libraries (100%) recommended for a new classification scheme for organization of SSL and 56% of the non Sai libraries feel the need of a new classification scheme for SSL. Hence, the classification scheme devised by the researcher is found to be needful.DEDICATION PAGE I would like to humbly dedicate this Thesis as flower of devotion at the Holy feet of Bhagavan Shree Sathya Sai Baba. His love and blessings gave me the confidence to write this thesis. viForeword This thesis has been prepared as a part of the fulfillment for Masters in Library and Information Science, Tribhuvan University. The thesis topic has been selected by extensive discussion with the respected thesis guide. The topic has been selected because of the complete lack of previous researches in the matter and growing number of Sathya Sai literature (SSL) in the 21° century for dhe last fifty years. There is a worldwide network of Sathya Sai Baba centers. They are found in over 145 countries worldwide. The Sai literature are being published every year from various authors, publishers, organizations etc. in 14 Indian and 26 Foreign language. So there is need lo organize the SSL in Libraries and Information Centre. Regarding the organization of SSL in a systematic way, the need to create a classification scheme is strongly felt. So the objective of the study is basically to find the need for a classification scheme for Sathya Sai literatures and to prepare a classification scheme if required. This thesis has been divided in I- 6 chapters. In chapter 4 “A model of Classification Scheme for SSL based on DDC “ has been developed including 3 parts: 1" part Descriptive part, 2" part Main Schedule and 3" part Relative Index. ‘The model of classification scheme prepared in this thesis has been done by a tailor made process in the library of Sathya Sai Centre, Kathmandu Chaitanya Jyoti Narayanchour, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal. It is worth mentioning that the thesis has helped the researcher by opening up her minds towards research field and hence this thesis has been completed with great hard work and dedication and not just as a part of completion of the MLIS course. Mrs. Gita Thapa MLIS: viiCatalogue of the Thesis Main Card 025.4 Thapu, Gita T329e Classification Scheme for Sathya Sai literature based on Dewey 2005 Decimal Classification / Gita Thapa,- Kathmandu : Tribhuvan University Centrat Department of Library and Information Science, 2005 Xii, 110p. ; 30cm. A thesis submitted to the Central Department of Library and Information Science to fulfill the partial requirement of Master Degree in Library and Information Science. Bibliography p. 1, Classification ~- Special 2. Sathya Sai literature [. Title. po Subject Card -1 CLASSIFICATION - SPECIAL 025.4 Thapa, Gita T329e Classification Scheme for Sathya Sai literature based on Dewey 2006 Decimal Classification / Gita Thapa,- Kathmandu : Tribhuvan University Central Department of Library and Information Science, 2005 Xii, 110p. ; 30cm. A thesis submited to the Central Department of Library and Information Science to fulfill the partial requirement of Master Degree in Library and Information Science. Bibliography p. viiiSubject card-2 SATHYA SAI LITERATURE 025.4 Thapa, Gita 732% Classification Scheme for Sathya Sai literature based on Dewey 2007 Decimal Classification / Gita Thapa,- Kathmandu ; Tribhuvan University Central Department of Library and Information Science, 2005 Xii, 110p.; 30cm. ‘A thesis submitted to the Central Department of Library and Information Science to fulfill the Partial Requirement of Master Degree in Library and Information Science. Bibliography p. Title Card Classification Scheme for Sathya Sai literature based on Dewey Decimal Classification 025.4 Thapa, Gita : 7329 Classification Scheme for Sathya Sai literature based on Dewey 2008 Decimal Classification / Gita Thapa,- Kathmandu ; Tribhuvan University Central Department of Library and Information Science, 2005 Xii, 1110p. ; 30cm. A thesis submitted to the Central Department of Library and Information Science to fulfill the Partial Requirement of Master Degree in Library and Information Science, Bibliography p.TABLE OF CONTENT Recommendation by Guide teacher Approval letter from Department Acknowledgement Abstract Dedication page Foreword Catalogue of the Thesis Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Appendices List of Abbreviations used Chapter 1 1, INTRODUCTION 1.1 Rational for study 1,2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.3.1 General objective 13.2. Specific objectives 1.4 Hypothesis 1.5 Scope and Limitation of the Study 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Definition xvii aAanuHa1.7.1 Terms 8 1.7.2, Operational 9 1.8 Organization of the study 10 Chapter 2 2, REVIEW OF LITERATURE 2.1 General information on Bhagavan Shri Sathya Sai Baba 2 2.2 General information on literature related to Sathya Sai Publications. B 2.3 General information on literature related to global library classification scheme. 4 2.4 — General information on literature related to special classification Scheme on religion, 18 2.5 Need of Classification scheme for organizing the Iiterature 19 Chapter 3 3. A Model of Classification Scheme for SSL basedon DDC 81 (Development of notations based on 298 of Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme) 3.1, Descriptive part 2 3.2. Main Schedule 4B 3.3. Relative index loChapter 4 4, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 4.1 Research Design 82 4.2 Study area 82 43 Study population 82 433.1 Inclusion Criteria 82 4.3.2 Exclusion Criteria 83 44 — Study Variable 83 44.1 Independent 83 4.4.2 Dependent 83 4.5 Sampling size 83 4.6 Sampling technique 83 4.7 Methods used for fulfillment of objectives 84 4.7.1 Literature Review 84 4.7.2 Observation 84 4.7.3, Interaction/Interview 84 4.74 Data Collecting Questionnaires 84 4.7.5. Data Analysis 84 4.1.6 Participation a4 4.7.4 Recording and Reporting 85 4.8 Tool used for the Study 85 4.9 Validity & reliability of the instrument 85 4.10 Data Collection procedure 86 4.11 Ethical consideration 86 Chapter 5 5. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 87-102 xiiChapter 6 6, SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 6.1 Summary & main findings of the study 6.1.1 Sathya Sai Libraries 6.1.2 Non Sathya sai Libraries 6.1.3 Combined results 62 Conclusion of the study 63 Recommendation 64 Problems faced during the study BIBLIOGRAPHY [In AACR22 Format] APPENDICES CV of Researcher xiii 103 103 103 104 105 105 106 106 108 113 122List of Tables Page No. Table No.l Name of the Sathya Sai Libraries as required by questionnaire number I( part 1) 88 Table No.2 Name of the non Sathya Sai Libraries as required hy questionnaire number 1 (part II) 9 xivFigure no. 1 Figure no. 2 Figure no. 3 Figure no. 4 Figure no. 5 Figure no. 6 Figure 10,7 Figure no. 8 Figure no.9 Figure no. 10 Figure no, 11 Figure no.12 Figure no 13 Figure no. 14 Figure no. 15 Figure no. 16 List of Figures Page No. Qualification of library incharge of SS libraries 90 Education of library incharge of SS libraries 1 Number of user per week in Sathya Sai libraries 2 Opening days of SS libraries 93 Opening hours of SS libraries 93 Average number of types of books in Sathya Sai Libraries 94 Sathya Sai libraries with journals 4 Average no. of other collections in SS libraries 95 Organization systems in different Sathya Sai Libraries 96 Need for classification scheme of Sathya Sai Literature 97 Use of software in the SS libraries ” Qualification of library incharge of non- Sathya Sai libraries 98 Education of the library incharge at non Sathya Sai Libraries 99 Opening hours of non- Sathya Sai libraries 100 Need for classification scheme for SSL in non Sailibraries 101 Use of software in non SS libraries 102 xvAppendix Appendix ‘Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix List of Appendices Questionnaire for data collection of Sathya Sai Libraries of ‘Kathmandu Valley Questionnaire relating to Sathya Sai Literature of the libraries of Kathmandu Valley Work Plan Permission granted letter from OCLC Letter written for permission to OCLC CV of Researcher Page No 113 116 119 120 221 122ppc Le OcLCc sscs SSEHV SSL upc List of Abbreviations used Dewey Decimal Classification Library of Congress Online Computer Library Centre Sathya Sal Classification Scheme Sathya Sai Education and Human Values Sathya Sai Literature Universal Decimal Classification xviiChapter 1 1, INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study In all the Libraries and Information centers throughout the world, books, journals, documents research/thesis, all aspects of teaching learning materials are arranged technically under a standard classification scheme, for example Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme is used in 200,000 libraries of more than 135 countries in the world. A library Classification is a system of coding library materials (books, serials, journals, documents, audiovisual materials, or non book materials like maps, manuscripts, maps, CDs, Cassettes etc.) according to their subjects. A classification consists of tables of subject heading and classification schedules used to assign a class number to each item being classified, based on that item’s subject. There are many standard systems of library classification in use, and many have been proposed over the years. Thesc include the Library of Congress Classification (LC), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), which are the most common systems in the English-speaking world. Other less commonly used classification systems include the Bliss bibliographic classification, the Colon Classilication and the Universal Decimal Classification. These systems are often considered to be theoretical superior, since they make use of the principle of synthesis (combining codes from different lists to represent the different attributes of a work), as compared to LC or DDC. LC and DDC the most common classification systems are essentially enumerative, though with some hierarchica) and faceted elements, especially at the broadest and most general level. The first true faceted system was the Colon classification of S.R. Ranganathan. From observation & experience, all of us know, new walks of life are discovered every generation and new demands are created in each and every field of life. Newliteratures are being published in various disciplines. Not all of them are possible to be included in any of the classification schemes. For this the special classification systems have been developed for particular subject arcas, and some special libraries develop their own classification system and that emphasize those areas they specialize in. An example of special classification system for art and iconography is Icon class. ‘There is a limitless ocean of Sathya Sai literatures in the world. It is being published from last fifty years in different languages: 14 Indian languages and 26 foreign languages. The Sathya Sai liteatue are being published in dhe form of Books, periodicals and Audio Visuals, video products. There are literature available written by Sathya Sai Baba Himself. Hence the problem of organizing the Sathya Sai literature is not just a national problem. Who is Sathya Sai Baba? Shree Sathya Sai Baba :Shree Sathya Sai Baba is one of the most revered spiritual teachers in the world today. He is quietly transforming the world by reestablishing the eternal values of Truth (Sathya), Right Conduct (Dharma), Peace (Shanti), Love (Prema) and Nonviolence (Ahimsa) in everyday living. He is, an exceptional spiritual leader with millions of followers throughout the world, was born on November : 23, 1926 in Puttaparthi, a small remote village in South ay 5 Central India. His mission was ?F “A to bring about the spiritual regeneration of humanity by demonstrating and teaching the highest principles of Love, Truth, Peace, Right-Conduct and Non- violence.He is also known as Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sai Baba, Swami, Bhagavan, or simply as Baba to millions of people in the world. His followers come from all faiths and races and meet regularly for devotional singing, to study His teachings, and to engage in service activities in order to practice His message uf Love and Peace to unite all mankind. Sathyanarayan Raju was the childhood name of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba . As a child, he demonstrated exceptional qualities of wisdom, compassion and generosity, and it was known in the village that he would take part of his meals out of the house to feed the beggars in the street. At the age of seven he began to compose spiritual songs which were performed at religious festivals. A year or two later he demonstrated his powers by materializing abjects out of thin air for his playmates, usually candy. On other occasions he would pick a variety of fruits from a non-fruit producing tree. At the age of fourteen, He announced to his parents and the villagers that His name was Sathya Sai Baba and he was the reincarnation of the Indian Saint, Sai Baba of Shit He proclaimed His mission: to bring about the spiritual regeneration of humanity by demonstrating and teaching the highest principles of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Nonviolence. With that announcement, He left His childhood home and began His mission. ‘For the protection of the virtuous, for the destruction of evildoers, and for establishing righteousness on a firm footing, I incarnate from age to age. Whenever disharmony overwhelms the world, the Lord will incarnate in human form to establish the modes of earning peace, and to re-educate the human community in the paths of peace.’ Shirdi Sai BabaRationale for study, 1. Unknown status of the classification under which Sathya Sai literature are arranged in various libraries in Nepal 2. Despite the fact that Luuks of Sathya Sai literature arc publishes every year, little is known about it by various libraries in Nepal and little consideration is given to classify the Sathya Sai literature correctly. 3. The researcher herself has the experience of working in Sathya Sai Library Kathmandu, Narayanchour where she encountered 3500 volumes of books with great difficulty in arranging them without any class number. 4, Little, almost no researches have ever been conducted to find out the classificatiun schemes under which Sathya Sai literature have been arranged. 1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM In Libraries and Information Centre for systematic arrangement of books, documents, audio, video and any literature un the shelves and for easy rctricval, bibliographical classification systems are used. One of the most extensively and popular internationally recognized classification scheme is Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme, which is at present in its 22™ edition. ‘There are different types of classification schemes like Universal Decimal Classification, Library of Congress, Colon Classification etc., all general bibliographical classification schemes in use at present do not adequately cover Sathya Sai Literature is extensively being published, over the last fifty years, This inadequacy is felt at the Sathya Sai Libraries and other libraries to organize the collection of Sathya Sai Literature technically.1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1,3.1 General Objective 1. To create, a classification scheme under DDC to arrange books/documents of Sathya Sal literature. 2. To discover the classification schemes used by various libraries of Kathmandu & Lalitapur district to arrange Sathya Sai literature 1.3.2 Specific Objectives lL. To collect information from various Sathya Sai & non Sathya Sai libraries of Kathmandu & Lalitapur regarding their schemes/methods of arrangement of Sathya Sai literature. 2 To identify the difficulties for arranging Sathya Sai literature in libraries. 3. To find out the solution for organizing Sathya Sai literature in a scientific way ifneeded. 4. To assess the need for appropriate classification scheme for classifying Sathya Sai literature, 5. To suggest the libraries to organize Sathya Sai literature technically as far as possible.1.4 HYPOTHESIS: It is difficult to organize the Sathya Sai Literature in the libraries & Information Centre without a specific classification scheme. 1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY Plan for Dissemination As the study will not be valued until it is disseminated and communicated to the masses to implement the result for the benefit of the libraries. So, the researcher has planned to disseminate the study findings as follows: One copy of report will be submitted to the Department of Library & Information Science. se One copy of report will be submitted tv the Tribhuvan University Central Library. The soft copy of the report will be submitted to the OCLC @ Affer taking the permission from OCLC the researcher will try to advise the Sathya Sai libraries to organize the Sathya Sai literature technically. Limitations of the study: - The study is a descriptive one. = The libraries of vuly Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts are included. = Since self-administered questionnaires were used, the adequacy of information provided is sometimes unsatisfactory and sometimes incorrect.~ Notall libraries provided the needed information. - Since Sai libraries mainly had unqualified staffs, the information given by them regarding the need for a classification scheme may be totally religiously biased. = The non-Sai libraries rarely had any materials on SSL, which indicates that they may not be clearly understanding the need for a classification scheme to sort out the vast literature regarding Sathya Sai Baba. - The classification scheme suggested by the researcher cannot be used by those libraries who are using soft wares for the arrangement of books in the libraries. 1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY ‘This study will contribute in various ways: = The study findings will help to find out the collection of SSL (Sathya Sai Literature) in different libraries of Kathmandu & Lalitapur district. = — It will reveal the organizing system of SSL in the libraries and the problems faced by the different libraries in arranging Sathya Sai literature... se If needed the researcher shall try to develop a new classification schcme for SSL that might be helpful for all libraries to classify SSL in a systematic manner. > The findings (Relative Index) will be helpful to develop the thesaurus for the SSF.1.7 Definition 4.7.1 Terms Aarati Ardent Avatar Ral Bikas Benedictory Bhagawan Bhajans Brahma Muhurtham Brahmagyan Darsan, Dasara Dhyanam Educare Fathomless Gram Seva Gupta Gurupurnima Japam Krishna Janmashtami Mantras Moksha Narayan Seva Sai Baba Sai Trinity = Evening Pray = Eager = Incarnation = Child Development (Spirituality) = Blessing = God — Devotional Songs = Early moming = Knowledge of the identify by self = be holding physical appearance of His Grace = Festival of victory = Meditation ~ To bring out that which is within = not possible to measure Village adapted = Hidden; protect = Teacher's day = Repetition of holy name = Birthday of Lord Krishna = A form of spiritual initiation of an aspirant by his Guru = Knowledge of the identify by self = To donate food for human Beings (Nara =Man Narayan=Lord Bishnu) = Father Mother = Three incarnation; Shirdi Sai Baba, Sathya Sai Baba,Prema Sai Baba Sai = Lord Samitis = Organizations Sanathan = Name forms assumed by the Lord for granting boons to Sarba Dharma = Universal Religion Sarvadevataswaroopam = All gods rolled into one Seva = Service Sri Ram Navami = Rirthday of Lord Ram Swami = Master Vahini = Series of book written by Sathya Sai Baba Vijayadasami = Festival of Durga Puja 1.7.2 Operational Sathya Sai library - The libraries relating to Sathya Sai Schools, Sathya Sai organization etc. Non Sathya Sai library - ‘Ihe libraries non relating to Sathya Sai Baba, Salhya Sai Organization ete. Sathya Sai literature - Literature published by Sathya Sai Baba and literature published on Sathya Sai Baba.O1 ged ES BAUS, umd fas WV g0K eS voip uoiyes uo uring, apap) | puts | £62 T6T 16 | | anyewworap | | Areoniny “un vreeuonsed ponaend ve omy sog amg Joos ssttg vers wpsuig | | Aunsuys pore ~ydoword oe 08 oz or ost ore ow oz oz | | te an | | woneason fa, sort | | sir 23 eworpas, | | dsuazs | | otentio 2009.95 11205 oss Sedosona sandy — | | 906 os 00k 009 OOS oor of 00t 001 000, DSpaMou ys] JO osisATUly'59910/ Aap suanouny yuedenng, 23 |wansog Jo 4015 €286Z ssu0;18399|29 Acpyug 862 save yes edyes, Jo Aydosonid T2867, 8867 san[eA WeUIny ‘uy wopeonpg eg eyes £8 167 wonez1uE31Q) is eyes ‘qq Jes waa 986z £362 equa tes eAes 867 eed: ves eapes w86z eqee PS INS, 1867 lChapter 2 2.REVIEW OF LITERATURE The literature review is a tool that is used throughout a research study. It is concer with review of related literature, Review of related literature include both research and non research materials of articles, journals, books, documents and Internet for relevant to the study. The purpose of literature review is to find out certain information that need to be included in the study, draw conclusion of the study. The primary purpose of literature review is to confirm what has already been done in related field and has more need to be done. It also helps to find-nut certain aspects that need to be included in the study to get certain data that may be applicable to interpret the conclusion of the study. Hence, following topics has been selected to review the literature for this study: 2.1 General information on Bhagavan Shree Sathya Sai Baba 2.2 General information on literature related to Sathya Sai Publications. 2.3. General information on literature related to global library classification scheme, 2.4 — General information on literature related to special classification Scheme on religion. 25 Need of Classification scheme for organizing the literature 2.1 General information on Bhagawan Shree Sathya Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba is the avatar of present age incamated in human form, as promised by Lord Krishna over 5000 years ago. He was born on November 23, 1926 in Puttarparthi a small village in south centre India. "The name Puttarparthi is derived from "Puta", whichmeans ant-hill in which a snake has taken up its abode and “Parthi*, which is a modified form of Vardhini or multiplier" Itis trying to say few word by the researcher from the ocean of Sathya Sai Baba © Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba , now a God to millions declared in his 14th year in 1940 that he was Sai Baba, Who was this Sai Baba? Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, has said that this body He has taken is the second of a Trinity of hirths He would be taking for the guidance and salvation of humanity, in this Kali Yuga. In the first body as Shirdi Sai He had appeared around 1858 in the hamlet of Shirdi in North India as a poor, wandering fakirThis Sai Avatar will ike ou three Forms spanning periods of three centuries. Bhagavan Sti Sathya Sai Baba Has stated. The first Sai at Shirdi was the incamation of Lord Shiva; the second incarnation at Parthi has in it the attributes of Shiva and Shakti; and the third Form as Prema Sai will be the incarnation of the powers of Shakti, When he leaves this body, the next body to be taken by One will be bom in the Mandaya District of Karnataka State. He will be called Prema Sai Baba and His Birth will be heralded as the rebirth of Sathya Sai, Sai Baba has assured His devotees" 2.2. General information on literature related to Sathya Sai Publications The first "Bhajan" Baba created is "Manas Bhaj Re Guru Charanam, Dushtara Bhava Sagar Taranam" ie. O, Mind sing the song at the lotus feet of Guru, in order to eross the tidy waves of the knotty world"? This "Bhajan" is created by Baba in 1940, 20 October. ‘There are limitless ocean of Sai literature in the world. The Sai Literature is publishing from last fifty years ago in different languages English, Hindi, Telugu and all other regional languages in the form of Books and Audio Visual products as well as other international languages. There are literature available written by Sathya Sai Baba Himself, "Kasturi, N ‘Sathyam Sivam Sunaram.-part1_-Prashanti Nilayam:Sri Sathya Sai Boos & Publications Trust, 2000:1p, ? Ravindran, Vanathy Sathya Sai Baba: Incamations Philosophy and teaching-New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House, 1996:101- 1095p. * Singh, Sarvajit “The Philosophy of Shei Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparti.-Ist ed.-Allahabad: Kitab Mahal,1991:24p. 13‘There are many publishers who publishes the literature on Sathya Sai" Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust is a public charitable Trust established on 19-06-1983 with the guidance and blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba with the noble objective of disseminating the Divine Message of Tluman valucs- Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Rightousness), Shanti (Peace), Prem (Love ) and Ahimsa (Non-Violence) through its vatious publications" The Trust's activities range from printing and publishing of various books on Sai Literature, printing and publishing of the spiritual magazine Sanathana Sarathi_in English and Telugu, production and sale of audio and video cassettes CDs, DVDs ete 2.3 General information on literature related to global library classification scheme Introduction of Classification “Classification consists in grouping individual items into classes; or in grouping classes into higher classes. Division is more or less a reverse process. It consists of dividing classes into sub-classes and sub-classes into further sub-classes and sv ont"? Classification provides a system for organizing knowledge. It is used to organize knowledge represented in any form, e.g., books, documents, electronic resources etc. Classification is the translation of the subject in notation. "Notation is the system of symbols used to represent the classes in a classification system. In the Dewey Decimal Classification, the notation is expressed in Arabic numerals. The notation gives both the unique meaning of the class and its relation to 4. winw.sssbptorg, 5 Srivastava, Anand. P. (1964). Theory of Knowledge Classification in Libraries. New Delhi: Lakshmi Book Store.other classes. The notation provides a universal language to identify the class and related classes, regardless of the fact that different words or languages may be used to describe the class" Introduction of Library Classification The Definition of library classification is- "It is the translation of the name of the subject of a book into a preferred artificial language of ordinal numbers, and the individualization of the several books dealing with the same specific subject by means of a further set of ardinal numbers which represent some features of the book other than their thought- content. The first of these ordinal numbers called the Class Number of the book. The second ordinal number is calted its Book Number. It is usual, in practice, to separate the book number from the class number by a space or to write one below the other . ‘The class number and the book number together constitute the call number of a book. ‘The call a6 number fixes the position of a book relative to the other books in a library’ About the library classification schemes "The schemes of library classification formulated during the last one hundred years have been designed to arrange the documents on a shelf in a helpful sequence. Certain schcmes have been worked out in great detail, so that even micro-documents can be classified to achieve class numbers coextensive within the specific subject of the documents being classified. In addition, these have provided individualizing ordinal numbers for the mechanization of the preferred sequence of documents on the shelf"? Some of the global Library Classification scheme are as follows Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)"The Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) is a scheme for classifying the whole field of knowledge. It can be applied both to the literature which records knowledge and to the catalogues, indexes, etc., which refer to the literature. It enables these to be arranged in such a way that all references to information ® Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index/ devised by Melvil Dewey/ edited by Joan S. Mitchell.- ¥y.22.- Ohio: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, 2003, xxxvii 7. http://www. ifla_org/1V/ifla66/papers/034-130e.htm 15,ona particular subject can be brought together so that the information can be located with the minimum of searching. "Derived near a century ago ftom the Dewey Decimal Classification, the system has been steadily amplified and modified to cope with the ever-inereasing output of recorded knowledge in all its branches and forms, but most particularly in the fields of science and technology. It has become widely accepted internationally as a standard system and has been used in many hundreds of libraries and information services (for subject cataloguing or indexing, filing and shelving), in periodicals (for classifying articles or abstracts) and in a numerous bibliographies and reference lists (for grouping individual items by subject)"” “Due to its standard international notation, not dependent on any alphabet or tongue, the UDC helps to minimize language difficulties in international communication and may even provide a suitable basis for comparative terminology in technical vocabularies, glossaries, ete."(web site) The UDC structure - notation appears on the following table"* 0 Generalities 3 Pure science, mathematical é& natural | Philosophy 6 [Applied science: medicine and technology 2 | Religion 7 |The At 3 | Social Science including Law, | 8 | Language and Literature Education 4 __| Philology, Linguistics) deteted-|~ 9 | Geography, Biography, History included in 8 T http://www. ifla. org/IV/ifla66/papers/034-130e.htm RisbdDewey Decimal Classification (DDC): Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme is the global classification schemes in the world which is mostly used in the libraries of more than 135 countries. "More than 200,000 libraries worldwide in 135 countries count on the DDC to keep their collections organized so that their users can easily locate the resources they need . DDC has been translated into more than 30 languages"(OCIC United States-website-Web Dewey) "The DDC is a general knowledge organization tool that is continuously revised to keep pace with knowledge. The system was conceived by Melvil Dewey in 1873 and first published in 1876" ‘About the structure of DDC " The main structure of the DDC is presented in the DDC Summaries in the beginning of volume 2. The first summary contains the main classes. The second summary contains the hundred divisions. ‘he third summary contains the thousand sections. The headings associated with the numbers in the summaries have been edited for browsing purposes, do not necessarily match the complete headings found in the schedules"® As this thesis/research is based in DDC the subjects of the summaries has been defined in organization part. DDC and LCC Are General Classification Systems: Chan, Comaromi, and Satija remind us that the purpose of the Dewey Decimal Classification is to arrange a general collection of materials—"[the DDC] aims ta classify books and other material on all subjects in all languages in every kind of library .... Similarly, LCC is designed to provide order for a general collection, the collection of the hitp:/hvww. ifla org/l V/itlab6/papers/034-130e.htmLibrary of Congress. Although based on the collection ofa single library, the LC Classification has been successfully adopted by amajority of U.S. academic and research libraries.” .!" ° OCLC United States-website-WebDewey ' Dewey, Metvil Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme.-22 e¢.-Ohio:OCLC,2003x0xviii vil 17“It was Melvil Dewey who first popularized the application of this device to the arrangement of subjects, and he is rightly referred to as the father of modem library classification. Library classification means the reduction of subjects and books to ordinal numbers for specific purposes.” 7 2.4 General information on literature related to special classification Scheme on religion: Many academic and research libraries are using the Dewey Decimal Classification or the Library of congress classification scheme. Special libraties devoted to specifie disciplines may use subject-oriented classification schemes eg. National Library of Medicine Classification of health sciences collection. Dewey Decimal System is used internationally; it often falls short of meeting the needs of many cultures, religions and countries. This is most evident when a special library attempts to classify large amounts of materials that normally are placed in only one or two classes. "The subject of religion is dealt with in detail in all of the major general systems of library classificatiun. In every one it is accorded main class status, often collocated with the main class for Philosophy, and includes, or is proximate to, related subjects such as Ethics, the Occult and Mysticism." "In 1975 an Orthodox College in Jerusalem decided to use the Elazar classification for their Judaica section instead of the original 200 Dewey class or Sholem’s 296 and 933, as the librarian put it, “intricate classes". They simply put a 2 before the Hlazar numbers, “http://staff.ocle.org/~vizine/Intercat/vizine-goetz.bim#ci '® Ranganathan, S.K. Elements of Library Classification ~ 2nd ed.-Bangolare: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment of Library Science, 1991, 2-7 ' hetp:/www ifla.org/[V/ifla66/papers/034-130e.htmand translated the text to Hehrew. For example 003 became 200.3 . They were obliged to make modifications because of the introduction of the digit "2" before the numbers, They also put the Mishna before Talmud Bavli, and deleted or modify some of the classes that were inadequate for their library. Some numbers were added especially in the sections dealing with Jewish Law and customs” * "A major difficulty in constructing a classification for religious literature is that of avoiding bias (whether real ar apparent) toward some specific religion or denomination. In some cases this is unavoidable, and not necessarily undesirable; for example the major ‘general-special’ published classification for theological books, the New York Union Thevlugical Seminary Classification exhibits a strong Roman Catholic bias - but it is a classification for a Roman Catholic collection and tailored to its content. However, a scheme intended for universal application should be as far as possible free of such imbalance and steps must be taken to eliminate it. Bias occurs, or is perceived to occur, in three main areas: «an illogical order, or distribution of notation, that causcs one system to uppear as dominant * use of vocabulary that has a strong flavor of one system or is special to that system «inadequate provision of detail other than for the ‘favored’ religion *' 2.5 Need of Classification scheme for organizing the literature "Classification by subjects should indeed subordinate the more special subjects to the respective general subjects. There results a more consistent collocation of closely related subjects for convenience in reference and research, Books arranged in smalt 19groups in some order can be located more readily than in extensive arrangement, provided the groups have correlative notation and an alphabetic index to that order"!* Derwick Sayers Stated about need of library Classification” As classification is applied in libraries; it brings like books together; it saves time in finding them; it reveals the weakness or strength of the collection; it makes systematic revision of and addition to the stock possible. In fact, it is the foundation of all successful modern library work"’* “Kumar, P.S.G ‘A Student's Manual of Library and Information Science.-New Dethi:BRPC,2002:394—395p. 20Chapter 3 Understanding of the Subject [Focus of the Study] 3. A Model of Classification Scheme for SSL based on DDC (Development of notations based on 298 of Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme) 3.1 Descriptive part 32 Main Schedule 3.3 Relative Index 213.1. Classification scheme for Sathya Sai Literature based on Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme PartI Descriptive SchedulesIntroduction to the Sathya Sai classification scheme Theoretical principles The main schedules of the scheme are divided in following numbers based on Dewey decimal classification scheme. The class number 2.00 is the Religion of Dewey Decimal classification number being divided in 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 Second Summary (DDC 22nd Edition) of 200 Religion Philosophy & theory of religion The Bible Christianity & Christian theology Christian practice & observance Christian pastoral practice & religious orders Christian organization, social work & worship History of Christianity Christian denominations Other religions 23290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 Third Summary (DDC 22nd Edition) of Religion special of 290 only Other religions [Unassigned] Greek & Roman religion Germanic religion Reli Zoroastrianism ions of Indic origin Judaism Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith (Optional number) Religions not provided for elsewhere 2%298 is a vacant class number. Hence with written permission from OCLC, the roscarcher has tried to further classify the Ist summary for Sathya Sai Literatures in the following way. SUMMARY 298.01-09 standard subdi 298.1 Shirdi Sai Baba 298.2 Sathya Sai Baba 298.3 Prema Sai Baba 298.6 Sathya Sai Organization 298.7 Sathya Sai Education in Human Values 298.8 Sai Literature 298.9 Miscellanevus Based on DDC these schedules have also created the class number for dictionaries, encyclopedia, research thesis etc on standard subdivision adding 0 to 9 class number Example Encyclopedia of Sathya Sai Baba will be 298.203 : The number for Sathya Sui Bubu iy 298.2 and 03 for dictionary and encyclopedia Shirdi Sai Baba - 298.1 Sri Sai Baba was born on 27 September 1838 in a forest near Pathri village in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. His parents were high caste Brahmins of the 25Bharadwaga gotra. His father’ name was Ganga Bavadia and mother was Devigiriamma, {i Baba first appeared in the little town of Shirdi as a lad of about sixteen Shirdi Sai Baba, the universally worshipped Avatar (Incarnation of God), He taught the basic morality and spirituality to mankind and promoted a unique kind of unity, Shirdi Sai Baba was the rcincarnation of Lord Dattatrya, Lord Shiva and saint Kabir the great iconoclast saint and poet of the Bhakti period of medieval India, He was Sarvadevtaswaroopam (all gods rolled into one), inaugurator of spiritual renaissance in the kati age and the first of the Sai Trinity. 298.1 Shirdi Sai Baba main summary has been divided in the following second summary 298.11 Philosophy of Shirdi Sai Baba 298.12 Birthday celebration or birthday literature 298.13 Glory of Shirdi 298.14 Festival & Functions 298.16 Sai organizations 298.17 Sai Education 298.19 Biography 26Following are some of the unique teachings and philosophy of Shirdi Sai Baba - 298.11 God * Allah Malik hai, dusra Kel Nahin” " God is the master , none else is the master. His actions are supernatural, invaluable and full of wisdom" God's-realization "It is not easy to realize God, Patience and strong determination are necessary to have the darshan of God" Rrevity in speech " Whoever is bestowed with the kindness of God does not speak; but absence of God's, kindness makes a person speak unncecssarily" On Himself " We are (I am) not servant of anyone; we are the servant of God" Birthday celebration or birthday literature does come under - 298.12 The Glory of Shirdi Pilgrimage to Shirdi - 298.13 Shirdi Sai Baba's place, Shirdi (Maharashtra state) is a very sacred, powerful and important place of pilgrimage in India. 7Tmportant places of Shirdi are: Samadhi Mandir Dwarka Mai Masjid Chavadi Gurusthan Lendibag and Nandadeep ete Festival & Functions - 298.14 There are various fimnctions and festivals organized in Shirdi and that literature should come under this 298.14 and important festival and functions have been given sub division as for example: Ramnavami 1411 Vijayadasami 1412 Gurupurnima(teacher's day) 1413 Sai organizations/Institutions/Associations 298.16 There ure Sai organizations of Shirdi Sai Baba and Sathya Sai Baba in the world. The researcher has defined both organizations in different numbers Shirdi Sai organizations under Shirdi Sai Baba 298.16 and Sathya Sai organizations has been given the main number under 298.6. The purpose of giving the different numbers is grouping the related literature of organizations separately for Shirdi Sai Baba and Sathya Sai Baba. ‘The organizations has divided in many sub divisions like Councils 298.161 Zones 298.1611 28Samitis 298.1612 Bhajan groups 298.1613 Seva Organizations 298.162 Narayan Seva 298.1622 Gram Seva 298.1623 ‘The country should be identified according to area table of DDC Sai Education 298.17 Sai education of Shirdi Sai Baba has been put under this number where as Sathya Sai Education and Human Values has provided the main number 298.7. The purpose of giving the different numbers is grouping the related literature of organizations separately for Shirdi Sai Baba and Sathya Sai Baba. Biography 298.19 ‘The biography of Shirdi Sai Baba has been given this number Itis also divided in many subdivision example Child life 298.191 Youth life 298.1912... .-.Lotus feet of Shirdi Sai Baba 298.1919 29Sathya SaiBaba 298.2 Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - the God for millions, in human form, laying the foundation for Sanathana Dharma, treating all Religions as the various paths leading to the ONE GOD, and advocating this TRUTH in His Teachings has become a power from which millions of devotees are drawing their strength. He was born on November 23, 1926, in Puttarparthi , a small village in south centre India, Sathyanarayan Raju was the childhood name of Bhagavan Sti Sathya Sai Baba. He declared to millions in his 14th year in 1940 that he was Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba is a fathomloss occan and no man can know more than a fraction of it. 298.2 Sathya Sai Baba main summary has been divided in the following second summary: 298.21 Philosophy of Sathya Sai Baba 298.22 Birthday celebrations or birthday literature 298,23 Glory of Puttaparti/Prashanti Nilayam 298.24 Festival and Functions 298.25 Sathya Sai Baba & devotees 298.29 Biography Philosophy of Sathya Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba's discourses and lyrics indicate the fact that his philosophy is to go deep into the realm of vedic and upanishadic revelations, It appears that the truths contained in the scriptural texts constitute the essence known as the ‘Sanatan Dharma’ since they are eternal. The visionary, the realized and the awakened will repeat revealing those truths, For this spontaneous process it is not necessary to have academic achievements by going 30to schools. The enlightened ones have their vision awakened to see direct deep into the realities, Ilis books "Upanishad Vahini", "Gita Vahini* " Janavahini® and many others are interpretation and explanation of those Vedic/Vedantic wisdom in a diction suitable for the masses. There are sn much of reference, extracts and quotations in the discourses of Baba that it becomes almost a play for an ardent student of philosophy and religion. Baba originates all his concepts from the rich soil of the old texts as mentioned above. His approach is always infused with a spirit of simplicity, sublimity and practicability. “all names are mine, all forms are mine" -Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Birthday celebration or birthday literature does come under - 298.22 Sathya Sai Baba's birthday celebration is organized in the world with various functions & programmes. The different countries will be identify with the area table of DDC. The Glory of Puttapati/Prashanti Nilayam - 298.23 ‘The Prasanthi Nilayam was inaugurated on 23rd November, 1950, the 25th Birthday of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It took about two years to be built. Baba can be said to be the architect and engineer who directed the entire work of construction. ‘The day hegins at the Prashanti Nilayam with the ringing of the Prayer Hall Bell, at 4-30 A.M., announcing the Brahma Muhurtham, when devotees have to get ready for Dhyanam and Japam. 31There are at Prashanti Nilayam many devotees who do Namasmarana, Dhyanam, or Japam for many hours a day. Baba while at the Prashanti Nilayam, is engaged all the time in the task of blessing the devotees, by giving them the rare chances of Darsan, Sparsan (or Namaskar) and Sambhashana. To give details about Prashanti Nilayam is not possible here. The researcher has given the separate number for Prashanti Nilayam for grouping the literature related on this field. Festival and Functions- 298.24 There are various functions and festivals organized in Puttaparti/Prashanti Nilayam and that literature should come under this 298.24 Important festivals and functions have been given sub divisions as for example: Sports 298.241 Cultural Programmes 298.242 Other festivals and functions can be specified under 298.243 creating sub tumnbers; for now, due to time consideration the researcher was not able to collect other information regarding festival & functions. Sathya Sai Baba & devotees - 298.25 ‘There ave various literature available in this ficld so, following subdivisions has been provided. Sathya Sai Baba in dreams of devotees 298.251 Joumey to Sathya Sai Baba 298,252 Divine memories of Sathya Sai Baba 298.253 Experiences of devotees with Sathya Sai Baba 298.254 32,Conversation with Sathya Sai Baba 298,255 Other subdivisions may be included if necessary under this number, Biography 298.29 The number has been given to the hingraphy of Sathya Sai Baba. [tis also divided in many subdivision for example Child life 298.291 School life 298.2911 Youth life 298.2912....Lotus feet of Shirdi Sai Baba 298.2919 Biography of Parents of Sathya Sai Baba - 298.292 Prema Sai Baba 298.31-39 Sai Avatar will take on three Forms spanning the period of three centuries, Bhagavan Sti Sathya Sai Baba has stated. The first Sai at Shirdi was the incarnation of Lord Shiva; the second incamation at Parthi has in it the attributes of Shiva and Shakti; and the third Form as Prema Sai wilt be the incarnation of the powers of Shakti. When he Icaves this current body, the next body to be taken by one will be born in the Mandaya District of Karnataka State. He will be called Prema Sai Baba and His Birth will be heralded as the rebirth of Sathya Sai; Sai Baba has assured His devotees. 33Sathya Sai organizations/Institutions/Associations 298.61-69 ‘There are different Sai organizations of Shirdi Sai Baba and Sathya Sai Baba in the world, The researcher has defined both organizations in different numbers Shirdi Sai organizations under Shirdi Sai Baba 298.16 and Sathya Sai organizations has been given the main number under 298.6 as mentioned earlier The purpose of giving the different numbers is grouping the related literature of organizations in separate places for Shirdi Sai Baba and Sathya Sai Baba in the libraries and information centre. Sui urganizations provide an environment where spiritual aspirants can develop sn awareness of the Sai Avatar and His teachings to achieve happiness and peace and discover their true nature, which is divinity. With this objective in mind, the thousands of Sai Centers and Devotional Groups established throughout the world give people the opportunity to understand the significance of spiritual practice and move forward on their spiritual path, There is a worldwide network of Sathya Sai Baba Centers. They are found in over 145 countrics worldwide. In the United States, there are more than 160 Centers, which are coordinated by the Sathya Sai Baba Council of America established in 1975, These Centers are administratively grouped under one of the ten regions of the country. Each region has its own officers and actlvities, The regional officers consult with national coordinators for the United States. Coordinators from fifteen international regions make up a Central Council, which is directed by Sathya Sai Baba, The headquarters is located in Prashanti Nilayam in Puttaparthi, India, where Sathya Sai Baba lives. 34‘The organizations has been divided in many sub divisions like Councils 298.611 Zones 298.6111 Samitis 298.6112 Bhajan groups 298.6113 International Sathya Sai Organizations 298.62 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations 298.622 ‘Narayan Seva 298.6212 Gram Seva 298.6213 Sathya Sai Central Trust 298.63 ete The country should be identified according to the area table of DDC in each subdivision. Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) 298.71-79 SSEILV takes its name from Sathya Sai Baba, the great contemporary world educator. Sathya Sai Baba says that education has two aspects: © the first is related to external and worldly education © the second aspect , known as Educare, is related to human values The word "Educare" means to bring out that which is within. Sathya Sai Baba teaches that human values are innate in every human being and that true education develops the full human potential of every individual. It is because human values are absent in “educated” persons that they are steeped in anxiety and worry. The programme of SSEHV elicits the human values from within the hearts and minds of each individual and promotes the daily application of the values in each lite. To promote the awakening of these values, Sathya Sai Baba has established an educational system in India consisting of primary and secondary schools, colleges and an accredited university. The educational system emphasizes character development 35along with the acquisition of skills and knowledge. The universal nature of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values is poignantly demonstrated by its enthusiastic reception in over 170 countries and diverse cultures throughout the world. ‘The SSEHV program rests on the five pillars of Truth, Right Action, Peace, Love and Nonviolence and the spiritual principles embedded within these values. SSEHV lays the foundation for eliciting the human values ftom within the children, helping them to lead happy and fulfilling tives. The summary for SSEIIV is given as follows: 298.71 Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) 298.72. Sathya Sai Education 298.73 Bal Bikas (Child Development) 298.74 International Sathya Sai Educare 298.75 Mantras Each nunuber has also been subdivided in further numbers, example of 298.75 Mantras 75t ATSAL 7512 7513 7514 51S -7516 1517 7518 7519 Gayatri Mantras Baishya Gayatri Bishnu Gayatri Brahma Gayatri Chhetriya Gayatri Devi Gayatti Ganesh Gayatri Guru Gayatri ‘Hanuman Gayatri Hiranya garvaya Gayatri .75120 Kali Gayatri .75122 Krishna Gayatri 36Sai Lit feratutre 298.8 ‘The Sai fiterature both Shirdi Sai Baba , Sathya Sai Baba & coming Prema Sai Baba has been combine together in 298.8 creating further subdivisions 298.81 298,82, 298.83, 298.84 Literature on Shirdi Sai Baba Literature by Sathya Sai baba Literature on Sathya Sai Baba Litcrature on Prema Sai Baba Based on DDC, all the number for poetry, drama, fiction, letters etc has been subdivided in above number. There are many literature written by Sathya Sai Baba himself and Titerature hy various authors, publishers , etc. Example of Literaturre By Sathya Sai Baba - 298.82 298.821 298.8211 298.8212 298.825 298.8251 Bhajans/Poems Cassettes CDs Speeches, Sathya Sai Speaks Discourses ‘The discourses has been divided in various divisions from 8251-8257 Example: 298.82511 Birthday discourse 3798, 82512 298. 82513 298. 82514 298.82515 298.826 298.8261 298.8262 298.8263 298.8264 298.8265 298.82651 298.8289 Christmas discourse Dasara discourse Doctor's day discourse Easwaramma day discourse, ete Letters by Sathya Sai Baba Letters to students Summer Showers Benedictory addresses and messages Quotations ‘Thoughts for the day Collection of thoughts Vahinis Literature on Sathya Sai Raha of 298.83 number has also been divided in same way as literature written by Sathya Sai Baba . 298.84-89 number is left for literature to coming incarnation of Prema Sai Baba. 298.91-99 — Miscellaneous There are many literature available in the Library and Information Centers which could not be suitably assigned any number in the cited class numbers; so, rescarcher has given the miscellaneous number. Coming generation can insert other fields in this number. 38Forexample Pilgrimage 298.91 ‘Nara Narayan Gupha 298.911 Yogis & Himalayas 298.92 Gupta Siddhi 298.922 Sai Yoga 298.923 39RELATIVE INDEX Introduction: The Relative Index of Sathya Sai literature classification scheme relates the subjects to its disciplines, In the main schedules, subjects relating to Sai Baba are distributed in different fields e.g. Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Prema Sai Baba Sathya Sai Organizations Sathya Sai Education in Human Value Sathya Sai Literature Miscellaneous In the relative Index, subjects are arranged alphabetically with terms identifying the disciplines in which they are rearranged under the terms alphabetically. For example Mantras Baishya Gayatri Bishnu Mantra Brahma Gayatri Chhetriya Gayatri Devi Gayatri Ganaseh Gayatri 40«Mainly the Relative Index is an index to the Sathya Sai Classification system. It includes most terms found in the main schedules and tables. The tables are based on Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme, The term which does not fall in the Index, should be assigned the broader term or should be consulted under main schedule. The main schedule of Sathya Sai Classification scheme and tables of DUC (area table language table) should always be consulted before assigning the class number from the index. © Index entries are arranged alphabetically word by word fur example Modern Seience & Mysticism 298.2148 Moksha (Brahma Gyan) 298.213 Mora! Education for 298.712 Adult 298.7122 Children 298.7124 Men 298.7124 Women 298.7123, Morning prayer of Shirdi Sai Baba 298.8112 41Class numbers are listed in groups of three digits as this SSCS (Sathya Sai Classification Scheme) is based on DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme) and the notation is 298 of religion 200. The numbers of DDC and the subjevis on Sathya Sai Baba has been developed as shown in the organization part of this research The Relative index also contains terms included in broader terms and relative terms See also references are used for synonyms and for references to broader terms. Index arrangement in Avatar, Shirdi Sai Baba has been included first though in alphabetical arrangement Sathya Sai Baba does come first, because of, first incarnation of Sai Baba. 23.2 Classification scheme for Sathya Sai Literature based on Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme PART Ll Main Schedules (298.1-298.9) 43298 [Permanently unassigned] ‘(Optional number used to provide local emphasis and a shorter number for a specific religion other than Christianity; prefer the number for the specific religion elsewhere in 292-299; or optional number used for Christianity if option A under 290 is chosen, Other options are described at 290) 298 Sathya Sai Baba SUMMARY 298.01-09 Standard subdivision 03 05 vr Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Prema Sai Baba Sathya Sai Organizations Sathya Sai Education in Human Value ‘Sai Literature Miscellaneous Encyclopedia and dictionaries of Sai literature Serial Publications Journals/Periodicals Research & thesis Historical, geographic, persons treatment a4.092 Persons 298.11-19 298.1 Al 13 4 16 AT 19 298.1 A 4 ANS 118 Shirdi Sai Baba SUMMARY Shirdi Sai Baba (Reincarnation of God) Philosophy of Shirdi Sai baba Birthday celebrations or birthday literature Glory of Shirdi Festival & Functions Sai Organizations Sai Education Biography Bhagavan Shree Shirdi Sai Baba Philosophy of Shirdi Sai Baba Philosophy of ShdrdiSai Baba written in different language will be specified by language standard subdivision ‘Teaching of Shirdi Sai Baba Sayings of Shirdi Sai Baba Conversation with Sui Bubs {Dialogue between Baba & devotees) 4512 13 14 VAAL 411 1412 1413 16 161 1611 Birthday celebration or birthday literature ‘The programmes organized by different country will be specified by ‘country area standard subdivision of DDC. Glory of Shirdi (India) Shirdi (Shildhi will be called in old days to Shirdi, it is located at Maharastra) Festival & Functions (Shirdi) Festival ond functions organized by different country will be identify by the standard subdivision of area table of DDC. Sai Baba & devotees Important Festival & Functions in Shirdi Ramnavami Vijayadasami Gurupurnima (Teacher's day) Sai Organizations/Sai Institutions/Sai Associations/Sai Samitis ‘Sai Organizations/Institutions/Associations/Samitis in different country will be identified by area standard subdivision of DDC Councils add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Zones aud standard subdivision for the country according to DDC 461612 1613 -162 1622 1623 17 9 «19L A912 1913 1914 AQIS Samitis add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Bhajans Group add standard subdivision for the country according te DDC Seva Organizations add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Narayan Seva add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Village adapted (Gram Seva) add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Sai education & teaching Biography of Shirdi Sai Baba Child life Youth life Sai Baba -Holy man Sai Baba - Psychiatrist Sai Baba- Superman a71916 A917 1918 IVIL 1919 Sai Baba - Master (Swami) Sai incarnation (avatar) Religious leader Spiritual leader Lotus feet of Shirdi Sai Baba 48298.21-29 Sathya Sai Baba 2 Sathya Sai Baba Avatar of present age (incamated in human form, as promised by Lord Krishna over S0UU years ago) a Philosophy of Sathya Sai Baba 22 Birthday celebrations or birthday literature 23 Glory of Puttaparti/Prashanti Nilayam (India) 24 Festival and Funetions 25 Sathya Sai Baba & devotees 29 Biography 298.2 Bhagavan Shree Sathya Sai Baba at Philosophy of Sathya Sai Baba Philosophy of Sathya Sai Baba written in different language will be specified by language standard subdivision of DDC au Sai Philosophy of Education 24 Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba 2141 Sarba Dharma 2142 Knowledge of liberation Brahma Gyan or Moksha (Knowledge of the identify of self) 492143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 22 23 231 24 241 242 Self consciousness and Self realization Spiritual development of Human beings Psychological development of Human beings Religious dimensions Socio-economic dimensions Modem science & Mysticisms Interrelation of trinity body, mind and soul Birthday celebration or birthday literature add standard subdivision for the country according ta DDC Glory of Puttaparti/Prashanti Nilayam (India) Glory of Bharat (India) Glory of mother and motherland add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Festival and Functions (Prashanti Nilayam) Sports add standard subdi ion for the country according to DDC Cultural Programmes add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC 5025 251 282 253 254 255 29 291 2911 2912 2913 2914 2915 2916 2917 Sathya Sai Baba & devotees Sathya Sai Baba in dreams of devotees Journey to Sathya Sai Baba Divine memories of Sathya Sai Baba Experiences of devotees with Sathya Sai Baba Conversation with Sathya Sai Baba Miatogue hetween Baba & devotees) Biography of Sathya Sai Baba Child life School days Youth life Sai Baba-Holy man Sai Baba-Psychiatrist Sai Baba-Superman Sai Baba Master (Swami) Sai incamation (Avatar) 5129171 2918 29181 2919 1292 298.31-39 298.61-69 61 GU Sai Trinity Religious Leader Spiritual Leader Lotus feet of Sathya Sai Baba Biography of parents of Sathya Sai Baba (Biography uf eswaramba Mother of Sathya Sai Baba) Prema Sai Baba Sathya Sai Organizations/Institutions/Associations Sathya Sai Organizations/Institutions/ Associations/Mission ‘The organizations/ Institutions/Associations/Mission of different country will be assigned by area standard subdivision of DDC Councils add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC61 6112 6113 62 622 6211 6212 6213 63 645 Zones add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Samitis add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Bhajans Group add standard subdivision for the country according te DDC International Sathya Sai Organizations Sri Sathya Sai Seva (service) Organizations Aid to the poor ‘Narayan Seva add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Village adapted (Gram Seva) add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (Established at 1972) Sri Sathya Sai Water Supply Project 53298,71-79 Sathya Sai Education in Human Values 298.71 72 mek) 4 A715 298.78 7 712 7121 7122 7123 7124 7125 71251 71252, 11253 71254 71255 713 7131 SUMMARY Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) Sathya Sai Education Bal Bikas (Child Development) International Sathya Sai Educare Mantras Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) Five Universal human values 1. Truth 2. Right Action 3. Peace 4, Love and 5. Non violence Moral & spiritual education For Children For Adult For Women For men Way to Humanity Right duty Right life Right livelihood Pathway to god Pearls of wisdom Parent Teacher involvement Character development al298.72 72 722 7221 7222 7223 723 724 25 74 Human Values programmes organized by different countries will be assigned by area standard subdivision of DDC 7141 Programmes for Children 7142 Programmes for Adult 7143, Programmes for old people 7144 Programmes for women 7145 Programmes for disabled Sathya Sai Education Sathya Sai Institute of Higher learning ‘add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC. Medical Instit Medical Institution and Hospital of different country will be assigned by area standard subdivision of DDC tions Super Speciality Hospital at Prashanti Nilayam Super Speciality Hospital at Bangalore General Hospital at Prashanti Nilayam Educational Institutions add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Primary Schools add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC. High Schools add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC 55726 727 298.73 733 A734 737 LB 7372 .7373 298.74 A74l Sathya Sai Libraries & Information Centre ‘add standard subdivision for the country according to DDC Sathya Sai Publishers Child development (Bal Bikash) Divine guidelines Dynamic Parenting Child Education Lesson plans Study circle Curricula International Sathya Sai Educare International Sathya Sai Conferences 298.75 Mantras Gayatri Mantras 7511 Baishya Gayatri 561512. Bishnu Gayatri .7513. Brahma Gayatri 7514 Chhetriya Gayatri 1515 Devi Gayatri 7516 Ganesh Gayatri 1517 Guru Gayatri 7518 Hanuman Gayatri 7519 Hiranya garvaya Gayatri -75120 Kali Gayatri 75122 Krishna Gayatri 75123 Laxhmi Gayatri 75124 Laxman Gayatri 75125 Nara Narayan Gayatti 75126 Nirshigan Gayatti 75127 Radha Gayatri .75126 Ram Gayatri 15127 Sai Gayatri 75128 Sarwasti Gayatri .75129 Sathya Sai Austotar mantra/1008 mantra, 75130 Shirdi Sai Austotar mantra/1008 mantra 75131 Shiva Gayatri 75132 Sita Gayatri 75133 Surya Gayatri 752 Gayatri Mahabigyan .7521 Gayatri Mahima 57298.81-89 SL BHL Sil B12 8113 Bild 812 813 ISL 816 Sai Literature SUMMARY 298.81 Literature on Shirdi Sai Baba 82 Literature by Sathya Sai Baba 83 Literature on Sathya Sai Baba .84 Literature on Prem Sai Baba Sai literature in different languages should be assigned by language table(Table 6) of DDC, as example Sathya Sai Bhajan in French is 298.831041 Literature on Shirdi Sai Baba Sai literature in different tanguages should be assigned by language table (Table 6) of DDC Poems Bhajans Morning pray Day pray Evening pray (Aarati) Drama Fiction Discourses Letters to Shirdi Sai Baba818 Miscellaneous writing 8181 Collection of articles 8189 Audio Visual/Cassettes 81891 Video/CD/DVD 81892 Transcripts 81893 Photo collection 298.82 Literature by Sathya Sai Baba 821 Bhajans/Poems 8211 Cassettes 8212 CDs 825 Speeches, Sathya Sai Speaks 8251 Discourses by Sathya Sai Baba 82511 Birthday discourse 82512 Christmas discourse 82513 Dasara discourse 82514 Doctor's day discourse 82515 ‘Easwaramma day discourse 82516 Ganesh Chaturthi discourse 82517 Gurupumima (teacher’s day) discourse 82518 Kerla youth conference discourse 82519 Krishna Janmashtami_ 82520 New years discourse 82521 Onam discourse 82522. Sankranti festival discourse 82523 Sivarathri festival discourse 82524 Sri Ram Navami 5982525 82526 82527 826 8261 8262 8263 8264 8265 82651 8289 298.83 831 8311 8312 8313 832 833 Ugadi festival discourse Vajaya Dasami discourse Extracts of discourse by topic Letters by Sathya Sai Baba Letters to students Summer Showers (by year) Benedictory Addresses and messages Quotations Thoughts for the day Collection of thoughts. Vahinis Different title of the Vahinis should be identified by title of the book for example Sathya Sai Vahini the number will be 298.889S if the if the first alphabet is same take next alphabet accordingly up to thece alphabet cxample 298.8289SAT Literature on Sathya Sai Baba Bhajans/Poems Morning pray Day pray Evening pray (Aarati) Drama Fiction834 8361 838 838 8382 8383 8389 83891 83892 83893 298.84-849 298.91-99 Ok oul 92 922 923 Essays Letters to Sathya Sai Miscellaneous writing Collection of articles Life & experiences Divine visits Audio Visual/Cassettes Video/CD/DVD Transcripts Photo collection Literature on Prem Sai Baba Miscellaneous Pilgrimage add standard subdivision for the country (area table}according to DDC Nara Narayan Gupha Yogis & Himalayas Gupta Siddhi Sai Yoga 613.3 Classification Scheme for Sathya Sai Literature based on Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme Part Relative Index 62Aarati Addresses Aid to the poor Audio Cassettes by Sathya Sai Baba on Sathya Sai Baba on Shirdi Sai Baba Avatar Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Bal Bikas see also child development Benedictory Addresses Bhagavad Gita Bhagavan Shree Shirdi Sai Baba Bhagavan Shree Sathya Sai Baba Bhagavan Shree Shirdi Sai Baba 298.8114 298.863 298.6211 298.8211 298.8389 298.8189 298.1917 298.2917 298.73 298.863 294.5924 DDC 298.11-19 298.21-29 298.11-19Bhajan Groups Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Bhajans on Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Biography of Sathya Sai Baba Child life School life Youth life Biography of Shirdi Sai Baba Child life Youth life Birthday celebrations Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Book Publishers 298.6113 298.1613 298.831 298.8111 298.291 298.2911 298.2912 298.19 298.1912 298.12 298.22 298.727CDs Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Character development Child development Child education Conversation with Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Councils Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Curricula 298.81891 298.83891 298.712 298.7131 298.737 298.118 298.255 298.611 298.161 Area table should be use in DDC for country 298.7373 65Dictionaries of Sai literature Discourses by Sathya Sai Baba Christmas discourse Dasara discourse Doctor's day discourse Easwaramma day discourse Ganesh Chaturthi discourse Gurupumima discourse (Teacher's day ) Kerla Youth conference Krishna Janasthami discourse New Year discourse Onam discourse Sankranti festival discourse Sivarathri festival discourse Sri Ram Navami discourse Usadi festival discourse Vijaya Dasami discourse Discourse by Shirdi Sai Baba 298.03 298.8251 298.82512 298.82513 298.82514 298.82515 298.82516 298.82517 298.82518 298.82519 29882520 298,82521 298.82522 298.82523 298,82524 298.82525 P9R.R2526 298.8151 66Divine guidelines Divine memories Divine visits Dreams & Sathya Sai Baba Dynamic parenting Easwaramma (Mother of Sathya Sai Babs) Educational Institutions: Encyclopedia of Sai literature Evening pray See also Aarati Experiences Experiences of devotees Extracts of discourse 298.733, 298.253 298.8383 298.251 298.734 298.292 298.723 298.03 298.1814 298.1814 298.8382 298.254 298.82527 67Festivals of Shirdi Gurupurnima Ramnavami Vijaya Dasami Five Universal Human values Functions of Prashanti Nilayam Shirdi General Hospital Prashanti Nilayam Gila Bhagavad Gita Sai Gita Uddhava Gita Vibhisana Gita Glory of Bharat (India) Glory of Motherland Glory of Puttarparthi see also Prashanti Nilayam 298.14 298.1413 298.1411 298.1412 298.711 298,24 298.14 298.7223 294.5924 DDC number 294,59248 294,5924U 294.5924V 298.231 298,232 Area table should be use in DDC for country 298.23 68Glory of Shirdi See also Shirdi Gram Seva (Service) Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Gupta Siddhi High school, Sathya Sai Baba Holyman Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Human Values Programmes Adult Children Disabled Old people Women Humanity 298.13 298.6213 298.163 298.922 298.725 298.1913 298.2913 298.714 298.7142 298.7141 298.7145 298.7143 298,7144 298.7125 69Teswaramba Incarnation see also Avatar Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Information Centre of Sathya Sai Baba International Sathya Sai Conferences International Sathya Sai Educare International Sathya Sai Organization Journals Journey to Sathya Sai Baba L Lesson plans Letters by Sathya Sai Baba Letters 10 Sathyu Sui Buba Shirdi Sai Baba Liberation Libraries of Sathya Sai Raba Life & experiences 298.292 298.1917 298.2917 298.726 298.741 298.74 298.62 298.05 298.252 298.7371 298.86 298.8361 298.816 (298.2142 298.726 298.8382 70Literature on Shirdi Sai Baba 298.81 Sathya sai Baba 298.82 Lotus feet Shirdi Sai Baba 298.1919 Sathya Sai Baba 298.2919 M Mantras 298.75-75133 Baishya Gayatri 298.7511 Bishnu Gayatri 298.7512 Brahma Gayatri 298.7513 Chhetriya Gayatri 298.7514 Devi Gayatri 298.1515 Ganesh Gayatri 298.7516 Gayatri Mahabigyan 298.752 Gayatri Mahima 298.521 Hanuman Gayatri 298.7517 Hiranya garvaya mantra 298.7518 Kali Gayatri 298.7519 Krishna Gayatri 298.75120 Laxhmi Gayatri 298.75125 7Laxman Gayatri ‘Nara Narayan Gayatri Nirshigan Gayatri Radha Gayatri Ram Gayatri Sai Gayatri Sarwasti Gayatri Sathya Sai Austotar mantra/1008 mantra Shirdi Sai Austotar mantra/1008 mantra Shiva Gayatri Sita Gayatri Surya Gayatri Master (Swami) see also Swami Sathya Sai Baba Shitdi Sai Baba Medical Institutions Miscellancous writing Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Modern Science & Mysticism Moksha (Brahma Gyan) Moral Education for 298.75122 298.75123 298.75124 298.75125 298.75126 298.75127 298.75128 298.75129 298.75130 298.75131 298.75132 298.75133 298.2916 298.1916 298.722 298.838 298.818 298.2148 298.213 298.712 q2Adult 298.7122 Children 298.7121 Men 298.7124 Women 298.7123 Morning pray of Shirdi Sai Baba 298.8112 N Nara Narayan Gupha 298.911 Narayan Seva (Service) Sathya Sai Baba 298.6212 Shirdi Sai Baba 298.1622 P Parent teacher involvement 298.713 Pathway to Giod 298.71254 Pearls of wisdom 298.7155 Periodicals 298.05 Philosophy of Sathya Sai Baba 298.21 Shirdi Sai Baba 298.11 BPhotos Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Pilgrimage Poems on Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Prashanti Nilayam (India) Prays Day pray Sathya Sai Baba Day pray Shirdi Sai Baba Evening pray Sathya Sai Baba Evening pray Shirdi Sai Baba Morning pray Sathya Sai Baba Morning pray Shirdi Sai Baba Prem Sai Baba Primary schools of Sathya Sai Baba Psychiatrist Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Psychological development Puttaparthi see Prashanti Nilayam 298.81893 298.83893 298.91 298.181 298.831 298.311 298,23 298.8312 298,8113 298.8313 298.8114 298.8311 298.8112 298.31-39 298.724 298.2914 298.1914 298.2145, 298.23 74Quotations of Sathya Sai Baba Religioous leader Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Religious dimensions Research on Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Sai Education, Shirdi Sai Babu Sai Gita Sai Organizations Sothya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Sarba Dharma 298.864 298.1918 298.2918 298.214 298.207 298.107 298.17 24,5924 298.4112 298.16 298.2141 75Moksha (Brahma Gyan) 298.2142 See also liberation Sathya Sai Baba & devotees 298.25 Sathya Sai Baba 2982 Sathya Sai Book Publisher 298.727 ‘Sathya Sai Central Trust 298.63 Sathya Sai Councils 298.611 Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) 298.71 Sathya Sai Education 298.72 Sathya Sai Information Centre 298.726 Sathya Sai Institute Higher leaning 298,721 Medicat 298.722 Sathya Sai Libraries 298.726 Sathya Sai Literature by Suthya Sai Baba 298.82 Bhajans 298.821 Cassettes/audio 298.8211 Discourses 298.8211 Birthday discourse 298.8251 Christmas discourse 298.82512 Dasara discourse 298. 82513 76Doctor’s day discourse Easwaramma day discourse Ganesh Chaturthi discourse Gurupurnima (teacher’s day) discourse Kerla youth conference discourse Krishna Janmashtami: New years discourse ‘Onam discourse Sankranti festival discourse Sivarathri festival discourse Sri Ram Navami Ugadi festival discourse Vajaya Dasami discourse on Sathya Sai Baba Bhajans Cassettes/audio Sathya Sai Organization Sathya Sai Schools Primary Higher Sathya Sai Seva (Service) Organization Sathya Sai Speaks Sathya Sai Water supply project Sayings Shirdi Sai Baba Self consciousness 298. 82514 298,82515 298.82516 298.82517 298.82518 298.82519 298,82520 298.82521 298.82522 298.82523 298.82524 298.82525 298.82526 298.812 298.8121 298.61-69 298.724 298.725 298.825 298.821 298.645 298.115 298.2143 WSelf realization 298.2143 Seva (Service) Organization Shatya Sai Baba 298.622 Shirdi Sai Baba. 298.162 Shirdi (India) 298.13 Shirdi Sai Baba 298.1 Shirdi Sai Baba & devotees 298.15 Shirdi Sai Organization 298.61 Socio-economic dimensions 298.2147 Spiritual development 298.2144 Spiritual education 298.712 for adult (298.7122 Children. 298.7121 Men 298.7124 Women 298.7123 Spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba 298.29181 Shirdi Sat Baba 298.19181 Study Circle 298.7372 Summer Showers 298.862 Super Speciality Hospital Bangalore 298.7222 Prashanti Nilayam. 298.7221 7BSuperman Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Swami Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba Shirdi Sai Baba Thesis of Sathya Sai Baba Thesis of Shirdi Sal Baba Thoughts for the Day Lrinity of Sai Trinity of body, mind and soul Uddhava Gita Upanishad 298.2915 298.1915 298.2916 298.1916 298.214 298.114 298.207 298.107 298.865 29829171 298.2149 294.5924U 294.59218 DDC Number DpChhandogya Upanishad Ishopanishad Kathopanisad Mundukyopanisad (note: there are 108 Upanishads they should be arranged Alphabetically under the number 29459218 ¢.g. Ishopanishad will be under 294.392181 if Wie first alphabet is sane to others put three alphabets of the title) v Vahinis 298.8289 Different title of Vahinis should be identified by the first letter of the title e.g. Sathya Sai Vahinis 298.8289S if the first letter is same put up lo three letler eg. SAT Bhagabath vahani 298.8289BH Bidhya vahani 298.8289BI Dhyan vahani 298.8289D Gita vahani 298.8289G Janana vahani 298. 8289J Leela vahani 298.8289L Prashanti vahani 298.8289PRA Prem vahani 298.8289PRE Ram Katha vahani 298.8289RAM Sathya Sai vahani 298.8289SAT Vibhisana Gita 294.5924V w 80Yoga Karma Yoga Sai Yoga Yogis 294.5436 DDC Number 294.5436K 298.923 298.92 glChapter 4 4. Methodology: 4.1 Research Design: A descriptive study design was used in this study to collect information on Sathya Sai literature from different libraries of Kathmandu and Lalitpur. 4.2 Study area: The study is conducted in the ibraries of Kathmandu and Lafitapur districts because mostly Sathya Sai Libraries are located within the premises of Kathmandu valley. 43. Study Population; The data are collected from Sathya Sai libraries and non Sathya Sai libraries of Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts. 43.1 Inclusion Criteria An attempt has been made to include all the Sathya Sai libraries (Sathya Sai School libraries, Sathya Sai Samitis/organizations libraries) in Kathmandu & Lalitpur. ‘9 Sathya Sai libraries are included, 8243.2 Exclusion Criteria More than 11 non Sathya Sai libraries in Kathmandu and Lalitapur district are not included. 44 Study Variables: 4.4.1 Independent Variable: * Literature of Sathya Sai Baba Books. Documents Journals Articles Discourses ® Encyclopedia and dictionaries 4.4.2, Dependent Variable: 45 4.6 ¢ = Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme Sample size: The sample size of the study is 20 libraries of different types including Sathya Sai Libraries and Non Sathya Sai libraries Sathya Sai Libraries - 9 -Non Sathya Sai Libraries - 11 Sampling Technique Non-probability purposive sampling technique is used for the sampling of Sathya Sai libraries while simple random sampling of non-Sathya Sai libraries. 834,7 Methods used for fulfillment of objectives 471 AZ 473 474 AS 476 Literature review Various information were collected from different books/documents from different libraries & also from the internet. Observation An observation was done in all the Sathya Sai libraries under the sample size. Observation was done not only of the classification schemes used but also the management systems of various libraries. Interaction/Interview Interaction and semi-structured interviews were done with the library in- charges of various libraries to find out if they had any problems arranging Sathya Sai literature and how they had been arranging them. Data collecting using questionnaires Data collection was done through self-administered questionnaire to be fulfitled by the senior most library in-charge of the respective libraries. Data analysis Data was first checked for accuracy & completeness. Data analysis is done calculating mean, median ete using computer software, dummy tables, etc, Participation The researcher has also included her experiences of participating in the arrangement of Sathya Sai literature at Sathya Sai Library Kathmandu located at Narayanchour Naxal & of the difficulties faced in the process. 844.7.4 Recording & reporting The observation made & data analysis were recorded & report writing was done. 4.8 Tool used for the study Methods Tools 1. Observation 1. Observational checklist 2. Interaction/Interviews 2. Guidelines 3. Data collection 3. Semi-structured questionnaire 4. Data Analysis 4, Computer software, Dummy tables 5. Recording & reporting 5. Computers, software 4.9 Validity and Reliability of the instrument too! The tool was developed based upon the review of literature To evaluate the content validity, the instrument was forwarded to experts as well as thesis advisor and colleagues for their comments and suggestions and modified according to their suggestions, Rechecking of the filled questionnaires were done for completeness. Written consent was taken from OCLC to use DDC classification scheme for classifying Sathya Sai literature. 854.10 Data Collection Procedure: = Before data collection coordination with library in-charge was done. = A formal request was made for permission to collect data from library in charge as well as authentic person. Consent was taken before data collection started. = Data was filled in the questionnaire by respective library incharges 4.11 Ethical Consideration Permission from concemed authorities & librarians was taken before data collection. ‘The data collection is free from harm to the subject Anonymity was maintained. The purpose of the study was explained concemed authority and librarians before the questionnaire were given. Informed consent was taken before questionnaire was given filling. Respondents were not forced to fill the questionnaire. Permission was taken from OCLC (Online Computer Library Centre) to use hypothetical number 298 of DDC 22nd edition for classifying Sathya Sai literature. 86Chapter 5 5. Data Analysis and Interpretation A descriptive study was adopted to assess the information as well as management system regarding the Sathya Sai literature available in Sathya Sai libraries and non Sathya Sai libraries of Kathmandu and Lalitapur district . In this regard two types of questionnaires. were prepared and distributed. One questionnaire was developed for Sathya Sai libraries which is in appendix "A" and one questionnaire was developed for non Sathya Sai libraries which is in appendix "B", As for the responses receives from the libraries the data are classified and presented for analysis and interpretation purposes. 87Table No.1 Name of the Sathya Sai Libraries as required by questionnaire number 1( part I) as follows: (a=9) S.N._ | Name of the library District ‘Type of library L Jib Ganga Library Kathmandu Samiti or organization 2. Sathya Sai East Kathmandu Kathmandu Samiti or Library organization 3. Sathya Sai Gyan Bhandar Kathmandu Samiti or organization 4. Sathya Sai Library, Kathmandu | Kathmandu Samiti or organization 5. Sathya Sai School Library Kathmandu School 6. Sathya Sai Shiksha Sadan Library | Kathmandu School 7. Shree Eswaramma Library Kathmandu Samiti or organization 8. Sri Sathya Sai Library Kolikasthan | Kathmandu Samiti or organization 9 Sathya Sai Library, Patan Lalitapur Samiti or organization 88Table No.2 Name of the non Sathya Sai Libraries as required by questionnaire number 1 (part If) as follows: {n=11) S.N. | Name of the library District ‘Type of library 1 ACE Institute of Management Kalhinanda Academic 2. Department of Education Library Kathmandu Academic 3. Dilliraman-Kalyani Regmi Memorial Kathmandu Public Library 4. Kaiser Library Kathmandu Public 5. Kanti Children’s Hospital library Kathmandu Special 6. ‘National Campus for Business Studies | Kathmandu Academic 7. ‘Nepal Health Research Council library | Kathmandu Special & Padma Kanya Campus Library Kathmandu Academic 9. ‘T.U.IoM Nursing Campus Library Kathmandu Academic 10. Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya Lalitpur Public ll. Nepal National Library Lalitpur National 89Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the Qualified, partially qualified and non qualified - Question No.2 (part I): Partially trained 1% Notavailable 22% Figure 1: Qualification of library ineharge DNon Qualified Not available Partially trained Non 2 Qualified 87% It is seen that most of the Sathya Sai libraries have non-qualified library incharges having little knowledge about classification schemes as well as library management. Non qualified staffs are 67% Partially trained staffs are 11%. Partially trained represent the meaning that the library staff who gets the short term training in library science. 90Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the qualification of library incharge - Question No.2 (part I): SLC -IA 56% Figure 2; Educative of library incharge faBA [ENA ‘When the education of the library incharges were categorized, it was found that only 33% were educated to a bachelor or above level and a majority were qualified up to intermediate or less. Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the library personnel - Question No.3 (part D: ‘The average number of library personnel in Sathya Sai libraries is 1.86 that is average number 2. o1‘The findings shows that in all the Sathya Sai Libraries (100%), members of the Samitis/ organization or devotees of Sathya Sai Baba work as volunteers. Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the number of library users per week - Question Nod (part I): 0% 50 to 100 17% Figure 3: Number of users per week in Sathya Sai librariesFindings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the library opening hour - Question No.5 (part I): [DOpens alternate day pens every day Figure 4: Opening days of Sai libraries Morning Fullday hours 14% 0% ee Evening hours @Full day Morning hours Evening hours 86% Figure 5: Opening hours of Sai libraries Most of the libraries open only on Bhajan days for few hours during the Bhajan session. 93Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the library collection : Books-Question No.6a (part I) 100, [Avg, no. of books in each 50: library * wpe & e Figure 6: Average number of types of books ia Sathya Sai libraries Most Sathya Sai libraries had a majority of SSL ranging to an average number of books of 302, Out of 9 libraries, only 7 libraries provided the information. Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the library collection : Journals - Question No.6b (part I): ass Yes “ Pr | 58% No Figure 7: Sai Libraries with journals 94Out of 9 libraries, 5 libraries has journals. The average number of journals in each library being 24, Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the library collection : Others - Question No.6¢ (part I): Figure 8 Average no. of other collections Most Sathya Sai libraries also had a large collection of other materials like photographs, CDs, Videos and audios af Sathya Sai Baba out of which photographs were most popular. 95Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the organization system -Question No.1 (part I): chronological ope DHypothetical no. none chronological Figure 9 Organization systems in different Sathya Sai libraries Majority of respondents organized the literature according ta Accession number which is 49 percent. Books/litcrature are organized by Dewey Decimal Classification is only 12 percent. 96Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the necessity of classification scheme for Sathya Sai literature -Question No.8 (part 1): lao Figure 10:Need for classification scheme of SSL. ‘Need for classification scheme for Sathya Sai literature shows 100 percent from the data as the figure 6 shows. Findings from Sathya Sai libraries regarding the use of software package to computerize the collection -Question No.9 (part I): Figure 11: Use of software in the library 9o7‘The use of software in Sathya Sai Libraries is only 22 percent and they are using CDSMISIS soft ware developed by UNESCO. Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the Qualified , partially qualified and non qualified - Question No.2 (part 11): Not available 18% Para ~ : Professional Professional : EI Non-professional 9% i Gi Paraprofessional 4 Not available professional This shows che high percentage of professiunal librarians which iy 63.6% in the nou Sai Libraries. 98Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the education of library incharges - Question No.2 (part ID}: Figure 13: Education of the library in charges at mon-Sai libraries Hence, among non-Sai libraries, 64% were qualified to a degree of bachelors or more out, of which most were masters degree. Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the total library personnel ~ Question No.3 (partl): The average number of library personnel in Sathya Sai libraries is 8. Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the number of library users per week -Question No.4 (part II): 99Only 2 libraries gave the required information under this question. One of the libraries stated the number of users per week to be 6 and the other to be 8, the average hence being 7. Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the library opening hours - Question No.5(part ID): Evening! Morning hours 0% WEvening! Morning hours mFull day Full day 100% Figure 14: Opening hours of non-Sathya Sai libraries All non Sathya Sai fibraries open full day i.e either (0AM — SPM, 9AM- 5PM, 7AM— 5PM, ete Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the library collection : Books & journals on Question No.6a ,b, ¢ & d (partI0): Out of 1] non-Sai libraries, only 9 provided with the number of haoks they had and the average number of books they had were 31452.8 with a maximum collection of 82000 and minimum of 1000. Regarding the journals maximum journal titles received is 200 tides and ininimum is 10 titles. Out of these libraries, only 4 libraries had materials regarding Sathya Sai Baba. One library had 2-3 CDs while an average number of books of SSL in the rest 3 lil average number of journals being 2.5. ries were 8, Only 2 libraries out of the 3 had journals of SSL the 100Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the organization system - Question No.7 (part ID}: Out of the 3 libraries having books/ journals on SSL, one used their own classification scheme, one used Master file no. while the other used DDC class number 294.50] to arrange SSL. Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the necessity of classification scheme for Sathya Sai literature -Question No.8(part I): Figure 15: Need for classification scheme for SSL. Only 56% of the Non- Sai libraries feel the need of a new classification scheme for SSL. Findings from non Sathya Sai libraries regarding the use of software package to computerize the collection -Question No.9 (part II): 101Use of software in the non- Sai librarics own software 11% 11% Figure 16: Use of software in non-Sai libraries It is encouraging to see that increasing number of libraries are using software for the arrangement of books in the library. Figure shows that 33% libraries are using the Win. Isis software 11% are using CDS/ISIS dos version and 11% are using their own software,Chapter 6 6. Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation 6.1 Summary and main findings of the study A total of 20 libraries, 9 Sathya Sai Libraries and 11 non Sathya Sai Libraries were studied with self administered questionnaires. On the basis of findings of the study, discussion, conclusion and recommendations have been presented in this chapter. 6.1.1 Summary about Sathya Sai Libraries Most of the Sathya Sai libraries have non-qualified library in charges having little knowledge about management of library as well as knowledge of classification schemes. As figure number 1 shows, 67% of the staffs are non-qualified and 11% are partially trained, Out of the library staffs, only 33% were educated to a bachelor or above level and a majority were qualified up to intermediate or less (as shown in figure No 2). This may be because, in the Sathya Sai Libraries, the devotees of Sathya Sai Baba usually work voluntarily and it is difficult to find permanent and qualified personnel working at the libraries. As a result, the library staffs have very few, almost no knowledge about library management. This is a big limitation of the study because, these staffs can hardly Judge the need for a classification scheme. ‘Most Sathya Sai libraries had a majority of SSL ranging to an average number of books of 302.4, Most Sathya Sai libraries also have a large collection of other materials like photographs, CDs, Videos and audios of Sathya Sai Baba out of which photographs were most popular as shown in figure no. 4. The use of software in Sathya Sai Libraries is 103only 22 percent and those who use software are using, CDS/ISIS soft ware developed by UNESCO ‘Majority of respondents organized the literature according to Accession number which is 49 percent. Books/literature are organized by Dewey Decimal Classification is only 12 percent. This may be because, most of the library staffs are not qualified and do not have a sound knowledge of the classification schemes available. All Sai libraries recommended that there should be a classification scheme for arranging ‘SSL and the need for the scheme was shown to be 100% as shown in fig. 6. 6.1.2 Summary about non- Sai libraries Out of 11 libraries, only 4 libraries had materials regarding Suthya Sai Baba. The average number of books of SSL in these libraries were 8. Out of the 3 libraries having books/ journals on SSL, one used their own classification scheme, one used Master file no. while the other used DDC class number 294.501 to arrange SSL. 55% of the non-Sai libraries use computer soft wares fro the arrangement of books. This shows that in, non Sai libraries, due to qualified and trained manpower (63.6% qualified personnel), the arrangement of books were more systematic than in Sai libraries. Since the library staffs are qualified, their views and needs are more significant than the unqualified staffs of Sai libraries. 56% of the Non- Sai libraries feel the need of a new classification scheme for SSL. A low percentage of needs may be due to the fact that these libraries have only few number of books related to SSL and perhaps have no idea about the vast numbers of books published every year regarding SSL. 1046.1.3 Combined results Hence, combining the needs of Sai and Non-Sai libraries, it can be ascertained that out of 20 libraries, 14 i.¢. 70% felt the need for classification scheme for SSL. 6.2 Conclusion of the Study The study was conducted to find out the knowledge of Sathya Sai Literature as well as their organization system in the libraries. A descriptive study was included in Sathya Sai Libraries ( nine Libraries) and non Sathya Sai Libraries (11 Libraries of Kathmandu and Lalitapur. The conclusion for this study was draw as follows: = Most Sathya Sai Libraries had a majority of Sathya Sai Literature ranging an average number of books of 302.4. = Inout of H1 non Sathya Sai Libraries, only 4 libraries had materials regarding Sathya Sai Baba. The averaye number uf books uf Sutliya Sai Literature in thse libraries were 8. * 55% of the non Sathya Sai Libraries use computer soft wares for the arrangement of their collection. This shows that in, non Satha Sai Libraries due to qualified and trained manpower (63.6% qualified personnel) the arrangement/management of collection were more systematic then in Sathya Sai Libraries © 56% of the non Sathya Sai Libraries feel the need of new classification system for Sathya Sai literature, © 100% of Sathya Sai Libraries recommended there should be a classification scheme for the organization of Sathya Sai literature . 105- The combined findings result of the new classification scheme for Sathya Sai Literature from both the libraries (Sathya Sai and non Sathya Sai libraries) are 70 % which felt the need for Classification Scheme . 6.3 Recommendations: Since, 70% of the libraries visited showed the need of developing a classification scheme for SSL, the researcher has developed class numbers under 298 under DDC with written permission from OCLC which is in chapter 3. Apart from this, the researcher also recommends the following few things to the development of libraries: Employing qualified library incharges in Sathya Sai libraries or to provide training for library staffs in Sathya Sai libraries. Use of scientific classification schemes for arrangement of books in library Use of computer soft wares in libraries as far as practicable. Collection development Library management ete Networking of libraries in Local, National and International level. 6.4 Problems faced during the study: Lack of time Lack of financial and material resources Lack of adequate orientation regarding how to approach a thesis topic. Lack of previous rescarch materials regarding the topic. 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Srivastava, Anand P_ Theory of classification / by Kumar Krishna ~ 4" rev. ed .- New Delhi: Bikas Publishing House, 1988: 1-107p. H2APPENDIX -A PartI OM SHREE SAI RAM Questionnaire for data collection of Sathya Sai Libraries of Kathmandu valley 1. Name of the library: a. Full address: b. Established date ¢. Telephone Nos d. E-mail address: 2, Name of the librarian:, Qualificd: mes snenennenne Non qualified:— Qualification: 3. Total library personnel= 4, Library opening hour: 5. Collection: A. Total Books: 113Subject coverage : a. Sathya Sai Baba [—] b. Shirdi Saibaba [—] ¢. Hindu Religion [—] 4. Buddhism co e Christianity ["_] f. EHV (Education and Human Values) [~~ ] g- Others B.Total Journal: (titles) Yes ] No ] If yes write the number of titles: 1 2 3. 4 C. Other collections : Yes co No CI If yes write the number of items: a, Audio ——- b. video —-——__—_—¢, Cds. d, Photos------——---—-——--—-——--——-- @., Oth e15-~~=-———~=--00-—-——nannnnnnnn-neeeene 6, How do you organize the Sai collection, according to: 14a. Classification scheme :Dewey Decimal classi! b. Accession Number ¢. According to subject-—--—-—— 4, Hypothical number- @. Others if any—-------—--------------————~. f. Non- tare ane 7, Do you feel the necessity to have the classification scheme ( numbering system) for Sathya Sai Litearture: 8 Doyou use any software package to computerize the collection: 9. Number of users per week: Date-———-----—- Om Shree Sai Ram 118APPENDIX -B Part II Questionnaire relating to Sathya Sai Literature of the Libraries of Kathmandu valley 1.Name of the library: b. Full address: b. Established date e. Telephone No.: f, E-mail address: 2. Name of the librarian: Professional:: —+enanrenennveenene= Para professional :- Non professional: Qualification EE 3. Total library personne 4, Library opening hour: 5, A. Collection: Total Bookss———___—__ ‘Totat Journals: (titles) Total Documents: 116Total CDs;--ase------—an--—-e= Total AV? Any other:— B.Collection of Sathya Sai (Sai Literature) Literature: Yes No | Ifyes write the number of volumes on: a b. Sathya Sai Baba [| Shirdi Sai baba [_] Hindu Religion [__] Buddhism = |_| Christianity ~[_] EHV (Education and Human Values) Others C. Number of Journal Titles on Sai Baba yes[~ | No [__] Ifyes write the titles: 1, 4. TD. Other collections on Sai Baba: Co’ CC] Ifyes write the number of items: Yes 117a. Audio -——~--— video -----—-----——c. Cds. d, Photos- . Others- 4, How do you organize the Sal collection, according to: a.Classification scheme :Dewey Decimal classification-- If classifying the Sathya Sai Literature By Dewey please mention the Class Number: b.Other Classification scheme:-—-—----------+——~s-00eeee-----ere c. Accession Number d, According to subject-———-—-———--—— e. Hypothetical number-————————-—e0- a f. Others if any. —_——— & Not-e——— $$$ 5. Doyou feel the necessity to have the classification scheme or number for Sathya Sai Litearture: 6. Do you use any software package to computerize the collection: 7, Number of users per week for Sathya Sai literature: Date. IR EU In ia nS ria Ia SI io ifri i atin ited 118APPENDIX -C Work Plan 6.5 Work Plan 15th April - 25th June S.N Action Duration L Discussion with thesis guide 15th to 20 April 2. Literature review 21 to 30 April 3. Tool development Ist May to 4th May 4, Data Collection Sth May - June 15 5. Data Rechecking and Review 16th 18 June 6. Data Analysis and report writing 19th june-25th June 7. Submission for correction to the guide 26th June 8, Guide has corrected and returned 4th July 9% Final editing & printing Sth, 6th July 10. | Binding & submission 10th July 119APPENDIX -Dana 565 Fanta Road Dublin, OF 430173395, USA || 2c4e ontine Computer Library 1614:764-6000 Fax: 1614 764-6096 via e-mail: gita_Library@yahoo.com March 24, 2005 Ms, Gita Thapa Deputy Librarian (M.lib. student) Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University RE; Request for Permission Dear Ms. Thapa: Thank you for your request for permission to include hypothetical numbers. and captions in the 298 field of the Dewey Decimal Classification® system (the “DDC*) as part of your thesis on the topic "Classification Scheme for sathaya Sai literature” (the “Thesis"). OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (‘OCLC") hereby grants you permission use the 298 field of the DDC for research in connection with your Thesis as described in your March 20, 2005 e-mail messaye (attached hereto). OCLC's permission is subject to the conditions that your hypothetical 298 numbers and captions may not be republished independent of the Thesis and may net be represented to others as an approved version of the DDC, OCLC also requires that the Thesis contain the following notice of attribution: “All copyright rights in The Dewey Decimal Ciassification are owned by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. Research conducted with permission. DDC, Dewey and Dewey Decimal Classification are registered trademarks of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.” Please send a copy of your Thesis via e-mail to joan_mitchel@oclc.ora. Good luck with your Thesis. Sincerely, Zale Ble Vice Prsident ec: Ms. Joan Mitchell, Dewey Decimal Classification Ms. Libbie Crawford, Dewey Decimal ClassificationAPPENDIX -EMs. Gita Thapa March 24, 2005 Page 2 ——Originat Message— From: gita thapa mailtg-aita_Hbrary@ahoo.com] ‘Sent Sunday, March 20, 2005 1:44 AM To: dewey@loc. gov Subject Classification Scheme Respected SirMadar Please do reply, following rai, it wll be highly appreciated. with best wishes Gita Thapa Dear SitMadam, 11am a student of Master in library and information science studying at Tribhuvan University, Department of Liprary and Information Science Kathmandu Nepal. | have to write a thesis and I have selected a topic on “Ciassification ‘scheme for sathaya Sai literature’, In Nepal most ibraries including religious libraries are using the Dewey Decimal Ctassification Scheme. General bibliographic classification systems in use at present da not cover the Sat Literature that has been published , over the last fifty years. Many subject has bean created day by day in Sai Literature. In Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme 298 has been [permanently unassigned]. ‘thesis the main summary af Sai Literature like this: . Vave included in my 298.1 Shirdi Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba Prem Sai Baba Mantras Sai Litcroture Vacant Value Education ‘Organizations: Miscellaneous woNDnaeh ‘Again the main subject subject has been divided in sub-subjects for example: 298.2 Sathya Sai Baba “21 Birthday erature (22 Discourses. “23 Mission of Sathya Sai Baba 28 Sathya Sai baba & davoiees '25 Reincamation of Sathya Sai baba 26 ri 28 Biography of Parents of Sathya Sai Baba 29 Biography of Sathya Sai Baba 291 Chighood 292 Youth This ie an small example which | have informed you could you give me permission to prepare these subjects at 298 field of Dewey Decimal Ciassifcation, to prepare my thesis, Waiting for your reply. ‘With best regards Gita Thapa Deputy Librarian (M.fib. student) Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan UniversityAPPENDIX -F Bio- Data NAME Mrs. Gita Thapa ADDRESS Rato Fool, Gousala, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone No, 977- 4720423 Email : gita_library@yahoo.com DATE OF BIRTH 1953 QUALIFICATION a. b. c. de e . MLIS — Student Tribhuvan University 2005 B.A Tribhuvan University, 1975 ~3" div. Bachelor in Library Science, Punjab University, 1977 - 1 div. LA Padma Kanya College, 1971 — 3% div. S.L.C Padma Kanya School, 1969 -2™ div. TRAINING ~ 8" course on New Information Technologies & Computerized Library Service 31 Aug. to 20 Nov. 1992, Asian Institute of Technology , Bangkok, Thailand. ~ Intemational Training Course on HINARI WHO SEARO New Delhi 3-7 Nov. 2003 COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE a. b. . CDS/SIS Win ISIS (Library Package) | Window, Excel , Internet, Medline, Pubmed etc. JOB EXPERIENCE . 1978, 17% Oct. Asst. Librarian, TU IoM 1974 — 1977 Heal Assistant, TU loM 18" Oct. 1990 to date Deputy Librarian, TU loM SEMINAR & WORKSHOP . Workshop on Research proposal development : Human HELLIS (Health Literature Library & Information Services ) Workshop held at New Delhi in 1979 4®, 5, 6" International Congress on Medical Librarianship held at Belgrade, 2-5 Sept 1980. Tokyo, 30 Sept 4 Oct, 1985, New Delhi, 24 - 28 Sept 1990. Reproduction Project loM 26" March — 4" April 1998. PUBLICATIONS Book/ Manuat oP _ Family Planning in Nepal (Nepali )- Published A Simple Manual for Medline & Pubmed Search for all user Through Intemet (English ) — unpublished. 122Articles Health information Services in Nepal (English )— Published . Health Information needs in Rural Areas of Nepal (English ) - Published . Passing Health Information at grassroot level women to women services in Nepal (English )- Published |. Health Sciences Literature : Electronic Search-published HINARI :An Open Gate to Information.-published Index ~ Cumulative Index of Journal of foM (Published) Nursing union list of journal in Nepal, 1996 (Published) Library Bulletin of Medicine : Containing Copies of Contents Pages of Journals ( unpublished) RPKIHS, Dharan Bibliography Partially involvement in the preparation of * Health Sciences Bibliography of Nepal ” loM, HLMC . Health Sciences Bibliography of Research Report (Thesis of Nursing Campus , Maharajgunj ) 1999 MEMBER OF ORGANIZATION rp Nepal Library Association . Managing Editor in the Editorial board of the publication of Joumal of Nursing Education of Nepal.