Dewey Training Materials FAQ Dewey Translators Meeting August 12, 2008 Rebecca Green Assistant Editor, DDC

Who are the training materials for? Focused primarily on the needs of experienced librarians for introductory or refresher Dewey application training Useful as supplementary materials in other Dewey training contexts, e.g., teaching Dewey to LIS students

What facilities are needed to use the training materials? Electronic classroom Instructor workstation with PowerPoint, data projector, WebDewey access Student workstations with WebDewey access WebDewey access Existing WebDewey subscription OCLC's Library and Information Science Education Program 30-day trial basis access; contact Libbie Crawford

What topics will the training materials cover? (*modules currently available) Basic course *Technical introduction to the DDC *WebDewey: Basics Tables (*Table 1) Schedules Short modules Introduction to the DDC *Choice of number review *Number building: Add tables WebDewey: Advanced Special material types Call number notation

Is there a sequence in which the training modules should be used? No prescribed sequence through all modules Some prerequisites to more advanced modules: WebDewey: Basics Technical introduction to the DDC Table 1 Choice of number review Check blog entry: look for DDC in the classroom in the list of categories

What is a typical instructional module like? Learning objectives Overview (e.g., outline, topic coverage) Explanation (e.g., key differences, patterns) Examples Title; LCSH; Relative Index entries OCLC accession number + date accessed in Notes Step-by-step number building Summary

Segment from Number building: Add tables (1) Mutually beneficial: The Guardian and Life Insurance in America LCSH: Guardian Life Insurance Company—History Insurance, Life—United States—History Insurance companies—United States—History Relative Index entries: Insurance companies Life insurance Note: Remember the rule of zero.

Segment from Number building: Add tables (2) Mutually beneficial: The Guardian and Life Insurance in America *Life insurance *Add as instructed under 368.1– Insurance companies (from add table under 368.1–368.8) 73 United States (from Table 2, as instructed under 0065 in add table under 368.1–368.8)

How will I know if I’ve learned what I’m supposed to? Exercises Touch on all major points covered by instructional module Both student (no answer) and instructor (with answer and explanation) versions of answers included, e.g., Music for two: For descant recorders LCSH:Recorder music (Recorders (2))—Scores Answer: (Class with ensemble [duet] making the music—an exception to class-with-the-last rule; note at "Class chamber music in 785”)

How can I get access to the training materials? Direct: default.htm default.htm Indirect: Enter Dewey training in the Google search box

How can I provide feedback on the training materials? If restricted to specific module(s): Submit comments in connection with blog entry for module Whether or not restricted to specific module(s):