Thursday, June 25, 2009

Posters illustrating the Dewey decimal classification system

Library classification - a set of posters illustrating the Dewey decimal classification system, for display above the appropriate shelves. (Includes posters for returns and mending)

http://www.ti-lung.co.uk/Resources/library.pdf

Thursday, June 18, 2009

PPT files on Dewey Decimal System

I run an Advanced search on Google today and search "Dewey Decimal" with the file type set to "PPT", here is what I get:

Results 1 - 10 of about 1,110 for Dewey decimal filetype:ppt.

The first three are very useful to school librarians:

[PPT]
dewey decimal system
File Format: Microsoft Powerpoint - View as HTMLBy using something cool called The Dewey Decimal System !! The Dewey Decimal System is a tool used to sort books into. groups or. categories ...jc-schools.net/tutorials/PPT/DeweyDecimal.ppt - Similar pages


[PPT]
Get to know the Dewey Decimal Classification system
File Format: Microsoft Powerpoint - View as HTMLIt’s called the Dewey Decimal Classification system—or DDC. This system got its name from Melvil Dewey (1851-1931), who introduced his great idea for ...www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/tutorial/adults_tutorial_0606.ppt - Similar pagesMore results from www.oclc.org »

[PPT]
Dewey Decimal Classification System
File Format: Microsoft Powerpoint - View as HTMLThe Dewey Decimal Classification call number can be found on the spine label. Why? When the book is shelved, the Dewey Decimal Classification call number ...alex.state.al.us/uploads/15291/Dewey%20Decimal%20Classification%20System.ppt - Similar pages

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Test Your DDC Knowledge

Go to the following link and test your knowledge on Dewey Decimal Classification:

http://www.studystack.com/matching-471

Have fun!

Cheers!

Learn from library supplier

Dewey Decimal "Got Your Number" Displays

Use Dewey Subject displays to direct readers to specific areas in your library. Each illustration is accompanied by a subject and corresponding Dewey classification number.

Example of such application can be found at:

Demco.com Dewey Decimal Got Your Number Displays

http://www.demco.com/goto?BLK9330&STA0000

Under the search box, just type "Dewey" to search for more entries.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Hong Kong Central Library Children Collection DDC 800

I visited Hong Kong Central Library in July 2008 and like the way they design the DDC Call Number Display for their Children Collection.

Here is a photograph illustrating how DDC 800 classification number is being designed:




The Blue Dolphin DDC Classification Number Guides stand on top of the shelves imply that reading is like swimming in an ocean:

  • As dolphin is an intelligent mammal , he/she will guides you in navigating the DDC knowledge world systematically!
  • Follow the intelligent guide, searching for your ideal book will never like looking for a needle in a haystack!
  • Reading is like swimming in the ocean, it is full of joys and discovery!


Cheers!