Establishing Alphabetic, Numeric, Subject Filing Systems This standard provides information on: Choosing the right filing system Using automated indexing systems Knowing the standard rules for indexing alphabetic data Establishing a uniform files classification system

It is intended to aid in the selection and application of a filing system that will enable users to retrieve information when needed. It describes three principal systems: alphabetic filing, subject filing, and numeric filing.

It also includes three informative appendices with instructions for indexing, factors to consider when using automated indexing systems, and exceptions for alphabetic indexing.

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