A Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification
A Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification by Karen Snow, published by Bloomsbury Academic on January 11, 2024, offers a hands-on introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, which is widely used for organizing library materials. This 133-page book provides a brief history of the DDC and discusses the theoretical foundations behind its structure. It emphasizes the importance of using WebDewey, the online resource for accessing DDC, especially since the system is no longer published in print.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of DDC, including chapters that cover basic principles of classification, searching and browsing in WebDewey, and advanced number building techniques. Each chapter includes exercises to help readers assess their understanding and apply what they have learned. The book serves as a practical resource for those interested in library and information science, particularly in cataloging and classification, making it a valuable tool for students and professionals alike.
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A Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification is a hands-on introduction to the world’s most frequently used classification system.
The book gives a brief history of the scheme and discusses the theory behind the organization and construction of Dewey class numbers. However, I would like to go further and walk through the process of finding DDC numbers and how to build them using WebDewey, the online resource for accessing DDC. Since DDC is no longer published in print (as of June 2018), it is important that readers understand the basics of using WebDewey. End-of-chapter exercises let readers assess their learning.
Chapter coverage is complete:
1. Introduction
2. Dewey Decimal Classification in a Nutshell
3. Basic Principles of Classification (Exercises at the end of the chapter)
4. Searching and Browsing in WebDewey (Exercises at the end of the chapter)
5. Using Notes and the Manual (Exercises at the end of the chapter)
6. Number Building in DDC (Exercises at the end of the chapter)
7. Using Tables within the Schedules (Exercises at the end of the chapter)
8. Advanced Class Number Building Using Table 1 (Exercises at the end of the chapter)
9. Advanced Class Number Building Using Table 2 (Exercises at the end of the chapter)
10. Advanced Class Number Building Using Tables 3-6 (Exercises at the end of the chapter)
11. Conclusion; DDC Resources
Appendix: Answers to chapter exercises
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