LIS 417: Subject Cataloging and Classification

Module 3: DDC

Module 3: Dewey Decimal Classification
  • Dewey Decimal Classification
    • History
    • Foundations
    • Principles
    • Structure
    • MARC encoding
    • Number building
    • Shelflisting and cuttering

Required Readings and Online Tools

 

Joudrey, Intro. to Cat. and Class., Chapters 16-17 & 19 (767-770)

Dewey Decimal Classification," Introduction"

 

Recommended Readings

 

Joudrey, Organization of Information, Chapter 11 and Appendix B (review)

Broughton, Essential Classification, Chapter 2-7 & 17

Bowman, Essential Dewey, all

Comaromi, Book Numbers (skim)

Comaromi, Eighteen Editions of the Dewey Decimal Classification, Chapter 1

Activities
  • Read!
  • Practice, practice, practice with the exercises--producing good DDC numbers takes a great deal of practice in number deconstruction and number building.
  • Do the exercises in the Dewey Packet. Be prepared to discuss answers in the class (4th week on DDC).
  • Begin the Dewey Decimal Classification assignment.
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