Modification of the LBC Medium Tables Through the Prism of Digital Technologies

The changes currently occurring in the life and activities of each person and society as a whole are primarily associated with the widespread use of digital technologies. In the modern information flow, the leading positions are occupied by the problems of artificial intelligence (AI). The specifics and consequences of the use of neural networks are analyzed not only in natural science, but also in social and humanitarian literature. For relevant classification of new documents, it is necessary to make appropriate changes and additions to the Medium tables of the Library and Bibliographic Classification (LBC). The purpose of the article is to determine the directions and algorithm for updating the LBC Medium tables in accordance with the trends in the development of modern knowledge. A retrospective analysis of the process of forming the LBC division “16 Computer science and information technology” and modernizing the main tables of the natural science cycle made it possible to summarize the unique experience of specialists of the Research Center for LBC Development of the Russian State Library (RC LBC RSL) in improving the national library classification. Based on the end-to-end analysis of the LBC Medium tables, current monitoring of publications on the use of digital technologies, as well as the ongoing consulting work of the staff of RC LBC RSL, an algorithm was formed for preparing proposals to modify the existing and successfully used in library practice holistic classification system.

In two subdivisions “16.3 Information systems and databases” and “16.6 Artificial intelligence”, the symbolic and neural network directions of AI research found their place. In 2024, the subdivision “16.333.3 Intelligent interface” appeared. For literature on virtual reality, the index “16.7 Virtual reality systems” is provided. The widespread use of digital technologies has exacerbated the problem of information security. In this regard, the index “16.8 Information security” was developed. The wording of the division, intended for a uniform reflection of literature on issues related to automation and computerization in any field of activity, has been changed. Now the general standard division (GSD) has the wording “Industry informatics. Information technology”. The wording of the division has been replaced by “Software”. A new GSD “Information systems and databases” has appeared. These changes have made it possible to systematize the literature on industry information technologies in full. In 2024, a new GSD “Artificial intelligence” was added.

The presented algorithm can be used in the process of working with any cycle, department and/or section of LBC. Suggestions for reworking some indexes of the GSD LBC table will help to systematize the literature on industry digital technologies in full.

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