Subject Description of Fiction

Abstract

According to organisation of information, libraries try to be helpful to its users. When question comes at the fiction
classification, there might be needed much more attention, as the fiction material suggest multiple interpretations.Purpose: describing
how the fiction classification is in public libraries of Albania and what lacks; seeking through possibilities how to enhance the subject
description by applicating new ways, adoptable in future steps. Approach: Revealing fiction preferences percentages among users in
public libraries need concrete data. Three main public libraries were object of study. Fiction is opened to variables interpretations.
There should be accurate identifications for shelves purposes and enhanced subject descriptions. An analitic discourse help on issue.
Descriptions and explanations need a qualitative method. Value: by using new tools (labels, signs, words, etc.) for subject description
for quick choices and library future catalogs the result is the increasement of users satisfaction, which is a library mission too.Limits:
New proposals for fiction description might be useful, helpful, but it also takes the risk of too much “watery” information. Some of them
may confuse the unspecialised user, attracted by fiction section. Some of users don’t need to much details. Conclusion: New forms
found for subject description of fiction are indispensable and make easy the searching process. Users aren’t interested if tools are
words, numbers, lables or signs. Whatever they are, they should be the right one to be useful on technical developments.