Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Thinking About Genre. |
| Authors: |
Galloway, Matthew1 mgalloway@anythinklibraries.org |
| Source: |
RUSQ: A Journal of Reference & User Experience. 2025, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p13-14. 2p. |
| Subjects: |
Libraries, Classification of books, Fiction genres, Literary form |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the complexities of categorizing books by genre in libraries that do not use the Dewey Decimal System, instead opting for a combination of BISAC (Book Industry Standards and Communications) and simplified language. The author highlights the challenges that arise from differing perspectives on genre among publishers, the public, and libraries, using examples like "Remarkably Bright Creatures" and "Pony Confidential" to illustrate how marketing and public perception can influence genre classification. The piece emphasizes the need for libraries to consider how readers engage with genres and the importance of aligning library categorization with public expectations while acknowledging the increasing blending of genres. [Extracted from the article] |
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