Charles Cutter

Charles Cutter was a 19th-century librarian and information scientist who is best known for developing principles to improve library practices. He introduced the idea of the "Cutter Classification," a system to organize library materials, and emphasized the importance of efficiently locating information. Cutter also developed the "Cutter Expansive Classification" system and contributed to cataloging standards, advocating for systematic methods to make information accessible and useful. His work laid foundational principles for information organization and retrieval, influencing modern library science and information management practices.