Universal Decimal Classification
Universal Decimal Classification – Abridged Edition
The abridged version of UDC is a useful reference for students, as it contains a selection of the most commonly used codes. It is a more affordable, portable and compact version than the complete UDC.
The Universal Decimal Classification: A Guide to its use
Revised Edition I C Mcllwaine
A useful source of information about the scheme, for practical usage by classifiers in their daily and as a guide to students learning how to apply the classification. It provides a wealth of examples to illustrate the ways in which the system can be applied, and outlines the history and development of UDC.
Universal Decimal Classification Complete Edition
Derived from the MRF from the UDC Consortium, this is the Complete Edition containing all available references and classifications. UDC Complete Edition lists over 65,000 entries and comes in two volumes:
Volume 1 - Systematic Tables and Volume 2 - Alphabetical Index
Volume 1 – Systematic Tables
- All ten tables
- Complete auxiliary tables
- Summary of the classification.
Volume 2 – Alphabetical Index
- Provides access to UDC tables
- Enables fast access to UDC tables through specially constructed index terms
- Must be used in conjunction with Volume 1.

PD 1000:2003
Universal decimal classification. Abridged edition
PD ISO/TR 28118:2009
Information and documentation.Performance indicators for national libraries
PAS 197:2009
Code of practice for cultural collections management
BS ISO 9707:2008
Information and documentation. Statistics on the production and distribution of books, newspapers, periodicals and electronic publications.
BSI Universal Decimal Classification Online
UDC Online is the Complete Edition of UDC with additional functionality.
A highly flexible and effective system for organizing all kinds of information in any medium including organizing and recording books, bibliographic records, information resources and even objects such as stamps and coins.