Dewey Numbers

Call Numbers Nonfiction books are grouped by: Numbers (for the subject) first three letters of the author’s last name

Nonfiction books are grouped by:

Numbers (for the subject)

first three letters of the author’s last name

Dewey Numbers Groups subjects Keeps similar books together Let’s you “browse” the shelves

Groups subjects

Keeps similar books together

Let’s you “browse” the shelves

Melvil Dewey . Invented system Lived long ago We still use system today

Invented system

Lived long ago

We still use system today

10 General Group Broad Groups Lots of subjects fit into each group Groups keep books together on shelves

Broad Groups

Lots of subjects fit into each group

Groups keep books together on shelves

Dewey Groupings 000’s Generalities 100’s Philosophy 200’s Religion 300’s Social Sciences 400’s Languages 500’s Science & Math 600’s People Using Science & Technology 700’s Arts & Recreation 800’s Literature 900’s Geography & History

000’s Generalities

100’s Philosophy

200’s Religion

300’s Social Sciences

400’s Languages

500’s Science & Math

600’s People Using Science & Technology

700’s Arts & Recreation

800’s Literature

900’s Geography & History

000s-General Works Books that fit in this group have many different subjects in them. Like: Encyclopedias or The Guinness Book of Records Books on unexplained subjects, like The Loch Ness Monster .

Books that fit in this group have many different subjects in them. Like:

Encyclopedias or The Guinness Book of Records

Books on unexplained subjects, like The Loch Ness Monster .

100s-Philosophy Books that fit in this group tell about how we think and feel.

200s-Religion Books in this group tell about different religions or stories from the bible.

300s-Social Studies Books in this group tell about how people live together Holidays and customs Government, military

Books in this group tell about how people live together

Holidays and customs

Government, military

Fairy & Folk Tales Placed in the 300s Written to teach a lesson That’s social Studies

Placed in the 300s

Written to teach a lesson

That’s social Studies

400s-Language Books in this group are about different languages or grammar. writing nouns verbs adjectives

500s-Science Books in this group are about things from nature.

600s-Technology This group has books that are about man-made things.

700s-Arts & Leisure Books in this group are about things we do for fun.

800s-Literature Books in this group are stories, plays, or poetry. Originally for fiction Now too many fiction books Fiction is arranged ABC order by author

Books in this group are stories, plays, or poetry.

Originally for fiction

Now too many fiction books

Fiction is arranged ABC order by author

900s-History/Geography Books in this group tell about events of the past and countries of the world.

Biography- 92 Don’t forget this group. It contains books about famous people’s lives.

Nonfiction call numbers are placed in number order Books about the same subject end up near each other on the shelf Remember

Nonfiction call numbers are placed in number order

Books about the same subject end up near each other on the shelf

Purpose of Dewey Call numbers help us find the books we want to read!!!

What is the recipe for a nonfiction call number? Answer: (1) Numbers for the subject, (2) First three letters in the author’s last name. Ex. 629 WIL Review Question 1

What is the recipe for a nonfiction call number?

Answer: (1) Numbers for the subject, (2) First three letters in the author’s last name. Ex. 629 WIL

What system tells us what numbers go with each subject? Answer: Dewey Decimal System Review Question 2

What system tells us what numbers go with each subject?

Answer: Dewey Decimal System

Who is responsible for inventing the Dewey Decimal System? Answer: Melvil Dewey Review Question 3

Who is responsible for inventing the Dewey Decimal System?

Answer: Melvil Dewey

Mr. Dewey matched a number with each (multiple choice) . author subject title Review Question 4

Mr. Dewey matched a number with each (multiple choice) .

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Most school libraries use the Dewey Decimal System (T/F). false true Review Question 5

Most school libraries use the Dewey Decimal System (T/F).

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