A Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification

Karen Snow

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

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 133 • Trim: 6⅜ x 9½

978-1-5381-2719-3 • Hardback • January 2024 • $85.00 • (£65.00)

978-1-5381-2720-9 • Paperback • January 2024 • $32.00 • (£25.00)

978-1-5381-2721-6 • eBook • January 2024 • $30.00 • (£25.00)

Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / Cataloging & Classification

Courses: Library & Information Services; Organization of Information (Cataloging & Classification), Library & Information Services; School Librarianship, Library & Information Services; Technical Services, Library & Information Services; Academic Librarianship

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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

Details

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 133 • Trim: 6⅜ x 9½

978-1-5381-2719-3 • Hardback • January 2024 • $85.00 • (£65.00)

978-1-5381-2720-9 • Paperback • January 2024 • $32.00 • (£25.00)

978-1-5381-2721-6 • eBook • January 2024 • $30.00 • (£25.00)

Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / Cataloging & Classification

Courses: Library & Information Services; Organization of Information (Cataloging & Classification), Library & Information Services; School Librarianship, Library & Information Services; Technical Services, Library & Information Services; Academic Librarianship

Author

Karen Snow is associate professor and PhD program director in the Graduate School of Library & Information Science at Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois.
She teaches cataloging, classification, and metadata courses and has written several journal articles on cataloging topics and cataloging education.
Snow holds a PhD in Information Science from the University of North Texas (UNT), where she cataloged for UNT’s main library, the Rare Book Room, and the University Archives

Reviews

A Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification by Karen Snow is a concise and useful tool for students and those new to DDC cataloging. Exercises for each chapter are especially helpful for getting acclimated to the intricacies of call number building in Dewey.

— Sandra Rosado, Head of Technical Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University

Features

•Step-by-Step Number Building Examples
•Screen captures from WebDewey simulate hands-on experience
•End-of-chapter exercises with answers at back-of-book

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