Bibliothetic

/ˌbɪb.li.oʊˈθɛt.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the arrangement, organization, or systematic placement of books in a library or collection.

Etymology

From Greek 'biblion' (book) plus 'thete' or 'thetikos' (relating to placement, arrangement). The word describes the theoretical or practical systems of library organization.

Kelly Says

Bibliothetic systems—like the Dewey Decimal System—seem boring until you realize they literally determine how humanity organizes and finds knowledge, influencing what people actually read!

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