The Principles And Problems Of Cataloging Of Diwān Manuscripts

Abstract

This paper deals with the comparative classification of the manuscripts, held in the Main Collection, Hamid Sulaymonov Collection, Duplicate Collection and Microfilm Collection of Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, with respect to their type, period and subjects. We will investigate the editions, methods of classifications of the catalogues of manuscripts and lithographs on those collections as well as digital catalogue of the Main Collection prepared by the financial support of Gerda Henkel Foundation, and will analyze the previous editions of the catalogues as well as the problems, similarities and differences in the principles of cataloging. Furthermore, we will propose the solutions to the problems of implementation of conclusions during cataloging, classification, systematization of manuscripts, particularly multicopy kulliyat and diwan manuscripts, and will show the significance of edition of catalogue of diwan manuscripts.