Classification made simple

Classification Made Simple was published in 2009 by Ashgate as a revised edition of Eric J. Hunter's long-standing academic resource on library science. Developed in the context of professional librarianship and information management, the work serves as a foundational text for students and practitioners aiming to understand the structural logic of knowledge organization systems. It was designed to bridge the gap between theoretical classification principles and the practical, day-to-day realities of cataloging in modern information environments.

The design of the book reflects a pedagogical approach common to academic textbooks of the late 2000s, emphasizing clear explanations of complex hierarchical structures and indexing methods. Eric J. Hunter, a respected figure in the field of documentation and classification, aimed to simplify the intricacies of major schemes like the Dewey Decimal Classification and the Universal Decimal Classification. The volume was well received within academic circles, recognized for its clarity and its utility as a reliable reference for those tasked with the arrangement of diverse information resources.