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Get to know the Dewey Decimal Classification system
olts Get to know the Dewey Decimal Classification system A brief PowerPoint slide show to help you understand how the Dewey Decimal Classification system works in your library
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How are books in the library arranged?
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts Get to know the DDC Have you ever gone to the library and wondered how to find the books you want? Did you know that your library has a great way of organizing its books so that you can find them easily? How are books in the library arranged?
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NOT BUT DEWEY DUCK MELVIL DEWEY Melvil Dewey olts
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts NOT DEWEY DUCK It’s called the Dewey Decimal Classification system – or DDC. This system got its name from Melvil Ddewey ( ), who introduced his great idea for organizing library collections in 1876. BUT MELVIL DEWEY Melvil Dewey Get to know the DDC
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Dewey Decimal Classification
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts Dewey Decimal Classification Abbreviation: DDC Created by: Melvil Dewey Lived: Idea introduced in 1876 Call Number: Each book is dedicated the same spot on the library shelf. It’s called the Dewey Decimal Classification system – or DDC. This system got its name from Melvil Ddewey ( ), who introduced his great idea for organizing library collections in 1876. Melvil Dewey Get to know the DDC
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Every book in the library is given a call number
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts A Call Number? Every book in the library is given a call number Books are shelved from left to right, top to bottom It’s called the Dewey Decimal Classification system – or DDC. This system got its name from Melvil Ddewey ( ), who introduced his great idea for organizing library collections in 1876. Get to know the DDC
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History of the DDC 130 years more than 200,000 libraries 135 countries
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts History of the DDC With its structure and flexibility, the DDC has served libraries for over 130 years so far and has spread to more than 200,000 libraries in 135 countries around the world. 130 years more than 200,000 libraries 135 countries Get to know the DDC
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But how does the DDC benefit you?
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts So what? Very simply, the DDC is an organizational tool that makes it easy for you to find the books and other materials you want. But how does the DDC benefit you?
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By giving a specific number to each type of book, it helps you
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts So what does the DDC do? By giving a specific number to each type of book, it helps you find the right information. The best part is that this classification system is the same in every library! Get to know the DDC
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The DDC helps libraries arrange the items so that library users
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts The DDC helps libraries arrange the items so that library users can find them. It’s a lot like an organized kitchen pantry: Canned goods on one shelf Breakfast cereals and grains on a second shelf Baking goods on a third shelf Snacks on a fourth shelf Get to know the DDC
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Another Way to Look at it
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts Another Way to Look at it Another way to think of the DDC is like a number line you would use in math class. Once you have the number for the book you need, you can go find the row of books where the book you want should be. The books on each shelf are arranged in number order, but if you need help, someone who works at the library can help you. Another way to think of the DDC is like a number line you would use in math class. Religion and 200 Mythology Science and 500 Math Philosophy 100 Social Science 300 Languages 400 General Works 000 Get to know the DDC
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GARDENING But what kind? olts
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts GARDENING Let’s say you’re interested in gardening. What you want to know about it will decide what DDC numbers you’ll need to find: You will probably notice that when you find a specific book, other books shelved around it are usually books on a similar topic. But what kind? The history of gardening (630.9) Organic gardening ( ) Garden design (712) Gardens in Brittan ( ) Get to know the DDC
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The topics in the DDC are arranged into ten main classes:
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts The topics in the DDC are arranged into ten main classes: The DDC is arranged—by topic. The DDC has lots of topics—thousands of them! 000 Computer science, information & general works 100 Philosophy & Psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Language 500 Science 600 Technology 700 Arts & Recreation 800 Literature 900 History & Geography Get to know the DDC
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Dewey Decimal Classification System
olts 000 General Works The numbers up to 100 are used for bibliographies, books about books, and for books which contain information on many subjects such as encyclopedias and other reference books. Get to know the DDC
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000 General Works olts 010 Bibliographies
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 000 General Works 010 Bibliographies 020 Library & Information Science 030 General Encyclopedias 040 050 General Periodicals 060 General Organizations & Museums 070 Journalism & Publishing 080 Ancient, Medieval, Asian Philosophy 090 Manuscripts and Rare Books Get to know the DDC
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100 Philosophy and Psychology
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 100 Philosophy and Psychology Man thinks about himself. Who am I? Get to know the DDC
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100 Philosophy and Psychology
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 100 Philosophy and Psychology 110 Metaphysics 120 Epistemology, causation, humankind 130 Paranormal phenomenon 140 Specific philosophical schools 150 Psychology 160 Logic 170 Ethics 180 Ancient, medieval, Oriental philosophy 190 Modern western philosophy Get to know the DDC
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200 Religion and Mythology
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 200 Religion and Mythology Man thinks about God. Who made me? Get to know the DDC
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200 Religion and Mythology
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 200 Religion and Mythology 210 Natural Religion 220 Bible 230 Christian Theology 240 Christian Moral Theology 250 Local Church & Religious Orders 260 Social & Ecclesiastical Theology 270 History & Geography of Church 280 Christian Denominations & Sects 290 Non- Christian & comparative Religion Get to know the DDC
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300 Social Science Man thinks about other people.
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 300 Social Science Man thinks about other people. Who is the man in the next cave? Get to know the DDC
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300 Social Science olts 310 Statistics 320 Political Science
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 300 Social Science 310 Statistics 320 Political Science 330 Economics 340 Law 350 Public Administration 360 Social Concerns & Services 370 Education 380 Trade & Commerce 390 Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Get to know the DDC
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Dewey Decimal Classification System
olts 400 Philology (Language) Man learns to communicate with others through words. How can I make that man understand me? Get to know the DDC
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400 Philology (Language) olts 410 Linguistics 420 English Language
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 400 Philology (Language) 410 Linguistics 420 English Language 430 Germanic & Scandinavian Languages 440 French 450 Italian 460 Spanish & Portuguese 470 Latin 480 Classical Greek 490 Other Languages Get to know the DDC
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Dewey Decimal Classification System
olts 500 Natural Science Man learns to understand nature on the land, in the sea, and in the air. How can I understand nature and the world around me? Get to know the DDC
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500 Natural Science olts 510 Math 520 Astronomy 530 Physics
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 500 Natural Science 510 Math 520 Astronomy 530 Physics 540 Chemistry 550 Earth Science 560 Paleontology 570 Life Sciences 580 Botany 590 Zoology Get to know the DDC
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600 Social Science Technology
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 600 Social Science Technology Primitive man learned about fire and how to make weapons. Man through the ages learned how to cook food, build buildings, etc. How can I use what I know about nature? Get to know the DDC
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600 Social Science Technology
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 600 Social Science Technology 610 Medicine 620 Engineering 630 Agriculture 640 Home Economics 650 Management 670 Chemical Technologies 680 Application – Specific Manufacturing 690 Building Get to know the DDC
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700 Fine Arts and Recreation
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 700 Fine Arts and Recreation Man learned how to paint and create music. He also learned to dance and play games. How can I enjoy my free time? Get to know the DDC
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700 Fine Arts and Recreation
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 700 Fine Arts and Recreation 710 Civic & Landscape Art 720 Architecture 730 Sculpture 740 Drawing 750 Painting 760 Graphic & Printed Art 770 Photography 780 Music 790 Sports & Recreation Get to know the DDC
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800 Literature Man became a story teller.
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 800 Literature Man became a story teller. How can I give my children a record of man’s heroic deeds? Get to know the DDC
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800 Literature olts 810 American Literature 820 English Literature
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 800 Literature 810 American Literature 820 English Literature 830 Germanic Literature 840 French Literature 850 Italian Literature 860 Spanish & Portuguese Literature 870 Latin Literature 880 Classical Greek Literature 890 Literature of other languages Get to know the DDC
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900 Geography, History and Biography
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 900 Geography, History and Biography Man began to write about events that occurred everywhere, and about people. How can I leave a record for men in the future? Get to know the DDC
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900 Geography, History and Biography
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts 900 Geography, History and Biography 910 Travel & Geography 920 Genealogy & Geography 930 Ancient History 940 European History 950 Asian History 960 African History 970 North American History 980 South American History 990 History of other Areas Get to know the DDC
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Dewey Decimal Classification System
olts Just like there are parts of whole numbers in math, there are also parts of each category in the DDC. Once you have the number for the book you need, you can go find the row of books where the book you want should be. The books on each shelf are arranged in number order, but if you need help, someone who works at the library can help you. 600 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800 810 820 860 890 900 Arts and Recreation Houses, Buildings Origami, Paper Crafts Literature Art Appreciation, History of Drawing, Crafts Painting Printing Photography Music Sports, Games, Magic, I Spy Poetry, Plays, Jokes Shakespeare Poetry in Spanish Japanese Poetry Geography and History People Using Science and Technology Get to know the DDC
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Each division is then divided into ten sections, like this:
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts Each division is then divided into ten sections, like this: 780 790 791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 800 900 790 Recreational & performing arts 791 Public performances 792 Stage presentations 793 Indoor games & amusements 794 Indoor games of skill 795 Games of chance 796 Athletic & outdoor sports & games 797 Aquatic & air sports 798 Equestrian sports & animal racing 799 Fishing, hunting & shooting Get to know the DDC
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595.789 You’ll see all of these numbers on the
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts The numbers on the right side are used to divide a specific subject into even more specific parts of a subject. It’s like sorting your music by performer or type of music. You’ll see all of these numbers on the LEFT side of the decimal point. But what about the numbers on the RIGHT side of the decimal point? Get to know the DDC
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5 9 5 . 7 8 9 Zoological Sciences Other invertebrates Natural Science
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts The numbers on the right side are used to divide a specific subject into even more specific parts of a subject. It’s like sorting your music by performer or type of music. Zoological Sciences Other invertebrates Natural Science Lepidoptera Insects Butterflies Get to know the DDC
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So how do you know what numbers to look for
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts So how do you know what numbers to look for in the first place? Here are a few suggestions: You can look up your topic on a computer in your library. You can browse the shelves, using the DDC numbers on the ends of shelves as your guide. You can ask someone who works at the library to help. Get to know the DDC
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where you’ll find the books and other items you need
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts Once you get to know the DDC, you’ll have a much better idea about where you’ll find the books and other items you need in your library—and in other libraries that use the DDC. Get to know the DDC
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Melvil Dewey had a great idea in 1876 that helps
Dewey Decimal Classification System olts Melvil Dewey had a great idea in 1876 that helps library users like you today. You can count on his idea, the DDC, to help you find the information you need in your library. Melvil Dewey Get to know the DDC
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