Universal Decimal Classification
UDC is one of the most widely used classification schemes for all fields of knowledge. It is used in libraries, bibliographic, documentation and information services in over 130 countries around the world and is published in over 40 languages.
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New data in UDC Online English
03/02/2019
UDC Online English has been updated with the new UDC Master Reference File data (MRF12). This includes changes to around 6,000 classes (over 2,000 new classes, 3,000 modifications and over 700 cancellations).
New UDC Master Reference File (MRF12) Released
09/01/2019
UDC MRF12 was released at the end of December 2018. It contains changes published in two double-issues of the Extensions & Corrections to the UDC: 34-35 and 36-37. The new UDC MRF now consists of around 72,000 classes and it brings changes to over 6,000 classes.
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