This study is a content analysis presenting and summarizing the existing online documentation concerning the topic of genrefication. Genrefication is the organization of public and or school libraries’ collections by subject heading rather than according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). This is a heated controversial trend dating back to the 1890s. However, little has been added to the professional conversation since 2013. This paper seeks to lay a foundation for an informed discussion on the topic by culminating the existing information up to 2017 in a single location for introduction and further research and or discussion. It highlights the contributing factors enabling genrefication’s continued existence and success despite the lack of additional professional publications on the topic.Master of Science in Library Scienc
