Module Overview
- Dewey Decimal Classification
- History
- Foundations
- Principles
- Structure
- MARC encoding
- Number building
- Shelflisting and cuttering
Required Readings
Joudrey, Intro. to Cat. and Class., Chapters 16-17 & 19 (767-770)
Satija and Kyrios, A Handbook of History, Theory and Practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification System, Chapters 1 & 4
Recommended Readings
Bowman, Essential Dewey
Broughton, Essential Classification, Chapter 2-7 & 17
Comaromi, Book Numbers
Dewey Decimal Classification,"Introduction"
Hunter, Classification Made Simple
Langridge, Classification: Its Kinds...
Activities
- Read!
- Explore WebDewey: http://dewey.org/webdewey/
- Practice, practice, practice with the exercises; producing good DDC numbers takes a great deal of practice in 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.