The document provides an overview of the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC), which is used to organize books in libraries. It describes the 10 main divisions of the DDC including general works, philosophy, religion, social sciences, languages, science, applied sciences, arts, literature, and geography/history. Each division is then further broken down into more specific subclasses, with brief explanations and examples provided.
This document provides information about Shebbear College, a coeducational boarding school located in rural Devon, England. Some key details include that it was founded in 1841 and has around 334 students aged 11-18, with 24% of students boarding. It offers a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities. Facilities include sports fields, science labs, art studios, and on-site housing. The annual tuition is listed as 6,605 GBP per term.
Classification: The librarian's numbers gameJohan Koren
This document provides an overview of library classification systems, including the Dewey Decimal System and Library of Congress Classification. It discusses what classification is, describes common classification systems like Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress, and provides examples of call numbers from these systems. It also mentions other systems like the Universal Decimal Classification and Superintendent of Documents Classification System. The document is intended to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of library classification.
This document provides an overview of a workshop on library classification systems, specifically comparing Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), and Library of Congress Classification (LCC). It defines classification and describes features of classification systems like schedules, notation, indexes, and number building. The three systems are then compared in terms of these features, advantages, and disadvantages. Finally, examples of call numbers for the same book are shown for each system.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC System divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These numbers make up the call number that can be found on the spine of each book and are used to easily shelve books by subject.
This document provides information about Shebbear College, a coeducational boarding school located in rural Devon, England. Some key details include that it was founded in 1841 and has around 334 students aged 11-18, with 24% of students boarding. It offers a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities. Facilities include sports fields, science labs, art studios, and on-site housing. The annual tuition is listed as 6,605 GBP per term.
Classification: The librarian's numbers gameJohan Koren
This document provides an overview of library classification systems, including the Dewey Decimal System and Library of Congress Classification. It discusses what classification is, describes common classification systems like Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress, and provides examples of call numbers from these systems. It also mentions other systems like the Universal Decimal Classification and Superintendent of Documents Classification System. The document is intended to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of library classification.
This document provides an overview of a workshop on library classification systems, specifically comparing Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), and Library of Congress Classification (LCC). It defines classification and describes features of classification systems like schedules, notation, indexes, and number building. The three systems are then compared in terms of these features, advantages, and disadvantages. Finally, examples of call numbers for the same book are shown for each system.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC System divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These numbers make up the call number that can be found on the spine of each book and are used to easily shelve books by subject.
This document provides an overview of the nonfiction section of the Stevenson Middle School Library. It introduces the Dewey Decimal System used to organize the collection into 10 main categories ranging from 000 Generalities to 900 Geography and History. Examples are given of the types of books that can be found under each category, such as books about elephants in 500 Natural Science and Mathematics or cookbooks in 600 Technology. Students are encouraged to ask for help locating materials.
The Dewey Decimal System was invented in 1876 by Melvil Dewey when he was 21 years old. It is a classification system that organizes all information into ten main categories which are further divided into more specific topics. Each book is assigned a call number based on its subject matter that corresponds to its proper location on the library shelf. The system makes it easy to find materials on any subject in all libraries.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification system in the late 1800s to help librarians and patrons easily locate nonfiction books in growing library collections. He developed a system that organized all knowledge into 10 main categories, which were further divided decimally to increase specificity. Each book was assigned a unique Dewey Decimal number corresponding to its subject matter, which determined its physical location on library shelves. Dewey's innovative system became the standard method for organizing library collections and remains widely used today.
As imagined by Dewey when he thought of the system. The resource is a slide deck on slideshare.net which can be downloaded as a Powerpoint presentation. Original from: * http://mte.anacortes.k12.wa.us/library/dewey/deweystory.htm
The document summarizes the Dewey Decimal System, which was created by Melvil Dewey in 1873 to classify nonfiction books in libraries. Dewey envisioned a Caveman asking questions to come up with the main categories. The system divides knowledge into 10 broad classes, which are further divided into 10 decimal categories each. It has become the most widely used library organization system worldwide.
The document provides an overview of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. It explains that the DDC was created in 1876 by Melvil Dewey to organize non-fiction materials in libraries. Books are organized by call numbers which relate to ten main classes including general works, philosophy, religion, social sciences, language, science and math, technology, arts, literature, and history. The document provides examples of books classified under different categories with their call numbers.
The document summarizes the Dewey Decimal System, which was devised in 1873 by Melvil Dewey to classify nonfiction books in libraries. It divides books into 10 main categories based on their subject. Each category is explained using a caveman analogy, imagining how a caveman might categorize information based on questions like "Who am I?" or "How can I understand nature?". The categories range from general knowledge to geography and history.
The document discusses the Dewey Decimal Classification system created by Melvil Dewey in the late 1800s. Dewey developed the system to help librarians and patrons easily locate nonfiction materials in growing library collections. The system organizes nonfiction subjects into 10 main categories, which can then be subdivided indefinitely to specify subjects further. Libraries today widely use Dewey's system to classify and shelve nonfiction books.
Dewey's Got It Covered! explains Melvil Dewey's decimal classification system for organizing books in a library. The system divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, each represented by a number between 000-999. Within each category, books on more specific topics are further classified. The document provides a brief overview of the types of books found in each of the 10 main Dewey decimal categories.
This document provides an overview of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. It explains that the system was created in 1876 by Melvil Dewey to organize books by subject into 10 main classes which are further divided into more specific categories. The first three numbers represent the general subject class, while additional numbers after the decimal point break subjects into more narrow topics. Some examples of subject categories are given such as 000 for computer science, 100 for philosophy, 200 for religion, and 900 for geography and history. The document concludes by explaining that within each category, books are shelved numerically by call number and then alphabetically by author and title.
The document discusses the Dewey Decimal System, which was created by Melvil Dewey in 1876 to organize books in libraries by subject. It assigns each subject area a number from 000 to 999. Fiction books are organized by author's last name, while non-fiction books are organized by subject according to their Dewey Decimal number. The system is still widely used today to classify books in libraries around the world.
Dewey created the Dewey Decimal System to classify books in libraries by subject. He imagined what questions a primitive man might ask to understand the world and assigned each question a number. This formed the ten main classifications of the system, including Who Am I? for philosophy, How Can I Understand Nature? for science, and How Can I Leave a Record for Men of the Future? for history. The system is used in most public and school libraries to organize nonfiction books by subject on the shelves.
A staff/volunteer development class I delivered in 2005 at the Langlois & Port Orford Public Libraries in Oregon. Recently updated for a new session of the class. Feel free to adapt for use in your own trainings!
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification System in 1873 when he was 21 years old. The system divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. The categories are Generalities, Philosophy, Religion, Social Science, Language, Science & Math, Technology, Arts, Literature, and Geography & History. The Dewey Decimal Classification number can be found on the spine of each library book and helps to organize books on the shelves by subject.
The document explains the Dewey Decimal System for organizing books in a library. It describes how the system uses 10 main categories numbered 000-999 to classify subjects. Each book is assigned a call number based on its subject category and the first three letters of the author's last name. This allows books on similar topics to be shelved near each other for easy browsing and finding related materials.
The document describes the Dewey Decimal System, which is used to classify library materials. It is divided into 10 main categories numbered 000-900, including general knowledge, psychology, religion, social sciences, languages, mathematics, medicine, arts, literature, and geography. Each category contains subtopics and examples are given of books that could be found under each number classification.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC System divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These numbers make up the call number that can be found on the spine of each book and are used to easily shelve books by subject.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC System divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These numbers make up the call number that can be found on the spine of each book and are used to easily shelve books by subject.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC system divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These numbers make up the call number that can be found on the spine of each book and are used to easily shelve books by subject.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC system divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These 10 categories include Generalities, Philosophy, Religion, Social Science, Language, Science and Math, Technology, Arts, Literature, and Geography and History. The DDC call number can be found on the spine of each library book to easily identify and locate the book when shelved.
This document provides an overview of the nonfiction section of the Stevenson Middle School Library. It introduces the Dewey Decimal System used to organize the collection into 10 main categories ranging from 000 Generalities to 900 Geography and History. Examples are given of the types of books that can be found under each category, such as books about elephants in 500 Natural Science and Mathematics or cookbooks in 600 Technology. Students are encouraged to ask for help locating materials.
The Dewey Decimal System was invented in 1876 by Melvil Dewey when he was 21 years old. It is a classification system that organizes all information into ten main categories which are further divided into more specific topics. Each book is assigned a call number based on its subject matter that corresponds to its proper location on the library shelf. The system makes it easy to find materials on any subject in all libraries.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification system in the late 1800s to help librarians and patrons easily locate nonfiction books in growing library collections. He developed a system that organized all knowledge into 10 main categories, which were further divided decimally to increase specificity. Each book was assigned a unique Dewey Decimal number corresponding to its subject matter, which determined its physical location on library shelves. Dewey's innovative system became the standard method for organizing library collections and remains widely used today.
As imagined by Dewey when he thought of the system. The resource is a slide deck on slideshare.net which can be downloaded as a Powerpoint presentation. Original from: * http://mte.anacortes.k12.wa.us/library/dewey/deweystory.htm
The document summarizes the Dewey Decimal System, which was created by Melvil Dewey in 1873 to classify nonfiction books in libraries. Dewey envisioned a Caveman asking questions to come up with the main categories. The system divides knowledge into 10 broad classes, which are further divided into 10 decimal categories each. It has become the most widely used library organization system worldwide.
The document provides an overview of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. It explains that the DDC was created in 1876 by Melvil Dewey to organize non-fiction materials in libraries. Books are organized by call numbers which relate to ten main classes including general works, philosophy, religion, social sciences, language, science and math, technology, arts, literature, and history. The document provides examples of books classified under different categories with their call numbers.
The document summarizes the Dewey Decimal System, which was devised in 1873 by Melvil Dewey to classify nonfiction books in libraries. It divides books into 10 main categories based on their subject. Each category is explained using a caveman analogy, imagining how a caveman might categorize information based on questions like "Who am I?" or "How can I understand nature?". The categories range from general knowledge to geography and history.
The document discusses the Dewey Decimal Classification system created by Melvil Dewey in the late 1800s. Dewey developed the system to help librarians and patrons easily locate nonfiction materials in growing library collections. The system organizes nonfiction subjects into 10 main categories, which can then be subdivided indefinitely to specify subjects further. Libraries today widely use Dewey's system to classify and shelve nonfiction books.
Dewey's Got It Covered! explains Melvil Dewey's decimal classification system for organizing books in a library. The system divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, each represented by a number between 000-999. Within each category, books on more specific topics are further classified. The document provides a brief overview of the types of books found in each of the 10 main Dewey decimal categories.
This document provides an overview of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. It explains that the system was created in 1876 by Melvil Dewey to organize books by subject into 10 main classes which are further divided into more specific categories. The first three numbers represent the general subject class, while additional numbers after the decimal point break subjects into more narrow topics. Some examples of subject categories are given such as 000 for computer science, 100 for philosophy, 200 for religion, and 900 for geography and history. The document concludes by explaining that within each category, books are shelved numerically by call number and then alphabetically by author and title.
The document discusses the Dewey Decimal System, which was created by Melvil Dewey in 1876 to organize books in libraries by subject. It assigns each subject area a number from 000 to 999. Fiction books are organized by author's last name, while non-fiction books are organized by subject according to their Dewey Decimal number. The system is still widely used today to classify books in libraries around the world.
Dewey created the Dewey Decimal System to classify books in libraries by subject. He imagined what questions a primitive man might ask to understand the world and assigned each question a number. This formed the ten main classifications of the system, including Who Am I? for philosophy, How Can I Understand Nature? for science, and How Can I Leave a Record for Men of the Future? for history. The system is used in most public and school libraries to organize nonfiction books by subject on the shelves.
A staff/volunteer development class I delivered in 2005 at the Langlois & Port Orford Public Libraries in Oregon. Recently updated for a new session of the class. Feel free to adapt for use in your own trainings!
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification System in 1873 when he was 21 years old. The system divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. The categories are Generalities, Philosophy, Religion, Social Science, Language, Science & Math, Technology, Arts, Literature, and Geography & History. The Dewey Decimal Classification number can be found on the spine of each library book and helps to organize books on the shelves by subject.
The document explains the Dewey Decimal System for organizing books in a library. It describes how the system uses 10 main categories numbered 000-999 to classify subjects. Each book is assigned a call number based on its subject category and the first three letters of the author's last name. This allows books on similar topics to be shelved near each other for easy browsing and finding related materials.
The document describes the Dewey Decimal System, which is used to classify library materials. It is divided into 10 main categories numbered 000-900, including general knowledge, psychology, religion, social sciences, languages, mathematics, medicine, arts, literature, and geography. Each category contains subtopics and examples are given of books that could be found under each number classification.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC System divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These numbers make up the call number that can be found on the spine of each book and are used to easily shelve books by subject.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC System divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These numbers make up the call number that can be found on the spine of each book and are used to easily shelve books by subject.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC system divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These numbers make up the call number that can be found on the spine of each book and are used to easily shelve books by subject.
Melvil Dewey created the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system when he was 21 years old to bring order to the organization of books in libraries. The DDC system divides all knowledge into 10 main categories, with each category represented by 3 numbers. These 10 categories include Generalities, Philosophy, Religion, Social Science, Language, Science and Math, Technology, Arts, Literature, and Geography and History. The DDC call number can be found on the spine of each library book to easily identify and locate the book when shelved.
2. The informational books in our library
are organized according to the Dewey
Decimal Classification System (DDC.)
This system of classifying books is
named after its founder, Melvil Dewey.
The system is based on ten basic
divisions
4. 000 General Works
What is it?
◦ Lots of information in one book or set of
books.
What do I find here?
◦ General reference works, computer
books, codes, and oddities.
5. 000 General Works
000 Computers, Loch Ness, Bigfoot,
UFOs, aliens
020 Libraries
030 Books of facts
◦ Encyclopedias & World record books
(Reference area)
050 Magazines, journals & serials
(Magazine area)
060 Associations, organizations &
museums
070 Newspapers, media, journalism &
publishing
6. 100 Philosophy and
Psychology
What is it?
◦ What and How we think!
What do I find here?
◦ Optical illusions, brain research, questions
and answer books.
7. 100 Philosophy and
Psychology
130 Ghosts, witches & the
supernatural
150 Optical illusions, feelings
170 Emotions, values, animal rights
8. 200 Religion and Mythology
What is it?
◦ The creator of our world.
What do I find here?
◦ Bible stories, religions of the world, Greek
myths.
9. 200 Religion and Mythology
220 Bible Stories
290 Mythology, world religions
10. 300 Social Science
What is it?
◦ Ways we communicate and get along with
other people.
What do I find here?
◦ Communication, education, law,
sociology, transportation, etiquette,
folklore and fairy tales.
11. 300 Social Science
300 Social issues: world cultures, racism
310 Almanacs (Reference area)
320 Government
330 Money, working
340 Court system, famous trials
350 Armed forces: army, navy, air force
360 Drugs, environment issues, Titanic,
police
370 Schools
380 Transportation
390 Holidays, folktales, fairy tales
12. 400 Languages
What is it?
◦ Languages that we use.
What do I find here?
◦ Grammar books, sign language.
13. 400 Languages
410 Sign language
420 Dictionaries (Reference area,)
readers (Reader area)
430 German language
440 French langauge
450 Italian language
460 Spanish language
490 Hieroglyphics, Japanese
language
14. 500 Science and Math
What is it?
◦ Everything that is in this world around us.
What do I find here?
◦ Experiments, mathematics, astronomy,
chemistry, physics, geology, biology, and
DINOSAURS!
◦ Books on specific animals are also found
here.
17. 600 People using
Science and Technology
What is it?
◦ How we make nature work for us.
What do I find here?
◦ Human body, medicine, airplanes, space
travel, cookbook
◦ Domesticated animals such as dogs, cats,
and horses.
18. 600 People using
Science and Technology
600 Inventions
610 Human body, health
620 Rockets, trains, cars, trucks
630 Farming, farm animals, cats, dogs,
pets, horses
640 Cookbooks, sewing
650 Secret codes
660 How food is made
670 Paper making
680 Woodworking
690 Building
19. 700 Arts and Recreation
What is it?
◦ Things we do for fun and creativity.
What do I find here?
◦ Art, artists, how-to-draw book, crafts,
origami, music, joke & riddle books, chess
& sports.
20. 700 Arts and Recreation
710 Art appreciation, history of art
720 Houses, buildings
730 Origami, paper carfts
740 Drawing, crafts
750 Painting
760 Printing
770 Photography
780 Music
790 Sports, games, magic, I Spy,
camping
21. 800 Literature
What is it?
◦ We act and read poetry.
What do I find here?
◦ Poetry, plays and classic literature.
23. 900 Geography and History
What is it?
◦ Places we live.
What do I find here?
◦ History, geography & travel, atlases,
explorers, and multiple biographies.
24. 900 Geography and History
910 Explorers, atlas
920 Flags, people (biography)
930 Archeology, ancient civilizations
◦ Egypt 932,Rome 937, Greece 938
940 Knights, castles, World War I & II, European
countries
950 Asian & Middle Eastern countries
960 African countries
970 North & Central American countries, Native
American tribes, American history, USA
980 South American countries
990 Pacific islands, Australia, Hawaii, Arctic,
Antarctica