A Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification

Karen Snow

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English

Rowman & Littlefield
08 January 2024

Bibliographic & subject control

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

By: Karen Snow
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 237mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9781538127193
ISBN 10: 1538127199
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 08 January 2024
Recommended Age: From 18 to 22 years
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 for A Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification

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