The document introduces the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, explaining its structure and importance in organizing library materials for easier access. It narrates a fictional adventure involving characters Huey, Louie, and Melvil Dewey as they explore library resources and seek information about ancient Egypt. The story highlights the practicality of using library catalogs and keywords for research purposes.

1. Huey, Louie &
Melvil Dewey in:
The Quest for the Missing
Duck
an introduction to
using the Library

8. Back in time you shall go!
Trapped for eternity in the resting
place of the second ruler of the
Fourth Dynasty!
He who ruled from Memphis
Under the patronage of the
deity Khnum!

15. 000 General works,
Computer Science
and Information
100 Philosophy and
Psychology
200 Religion
300 Social Sciences
400 Language
500 Pure Science
600 Technology
700 Arts & Recreation
800 Literature
900 History &
Geography
The Dewey Decimal
Classification (DDC)
System (named after
me) is one of the most
commonly used library
classification systems in
the world. It is broken
up into 10 sections
from General
Knowledge at the 000s
to History & Geography
in the 900s

16. This is done so that
it is easier to find
information in one
place, rather than
running all over the
library to find several
sources of information.
Every book has a label
with its classification
number written on the
spine of the book.

19. When searching a library
catalogue you can use an
author’s name, the book
title or key words if you are
looking for a specific subject
KEY WORD:
A key word is a
significant word used
in an index or in a
catalogue

20. Remember to
always check
the catalogue
or ask a
Librarian before
you run off to
find your
information

22. Where to begin? Wait here I will look
up Memphis in the
encyclopaedia

24. According to the book on
Ancient Egypt, the 2nd ruler
of the 4th Dynasty was Khufu
(aka Cheops) and he was
buried in the Great Pyramid
at Giza

25. Come on let’s see
if Dewey can help
us recover Dewey
Okay!

26. So we have found out
where in time and space
he is but how will we get
him back to here and
now?
Do not worry! I have
called a doctor who
makes house calls
How can a
Doctor help us?

30. Well back again! Sorry
we are a bit late – ran
into a spot of bother but
all is well. Your brother
was a bit quiet
You were too late! He
is mummified!

32. Relax Librarian and
Ducks here he is!
The Doctor never lets
you down!
Thank you so
much Doctor!

33. Huey, Dewey, Louie & Magica de Spell are owned by the Walt Disney Corporation
The Doctor and the TARDIS are owned by the BBC
The 10th & 11th Doctor artwork is by Charles P. Daly CPD-91 on Deviantart
No copyright infringement is intended