What is a call number?

For school librarians, it is important to know:

What is a call number ?

Every item in the library has its own address, the call number.

Fiction is shelved alphabetically by the author’s last name.

Non-fiction is shelved using a Dewey Decimal Classification number.

The Dewey decimal system groups materials on the same subject and on related subjects to make items easier to find on the shelves by using a combination of numbers and letters.

The Dewey system has ten main subject areas; each of these areas has ten divisions. These divisions are further divided--and then further divided.

Each division becomes more specific. The more numbers there are, the more specific the subject.

In this way, the Dewey classification system progresses from the general to the specific.

The final part of the non-fiction call number is often a letter/number code for the author or title, making the whole call number a unique identifier.

To learn more about DDC call number, visit the source of the above information at:

http://www.library.barrie.on.ca/research/tutorials/pdf/dewey.pdf

For libraries using cutter number for Author or Title code, please read the page:

"Let's Do Dewey-What is a call number?" at
http://www.mtsu.edu/~vvesper/dewey2.htm#What

Plucking the fruits of DDC is not difficult, if you are attentive enough.

If you like to have some one guiding your school librarians, just email

Dexterine Ho at

dexterine@yahoo.com
or
smho@e.ntu.edu.sg

You may like to visit:

List of schools with in-house workshops conducted by Dexterine Ho via INNO HANDS-ON
http://innoworkshop.blogspot.com/2011/06/list-of-schools-with-in-house-workshops.html

Courses from INNO HANDS-ON
http://innoworkshop.blogspot.com/

For course related to DDC, you may browse this blog or email her for other courses available.

If you have any special themes and requirements, Dexterine Ho will be glad to help you to plan and conduct a workshop that meets the special needs!

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

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

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!

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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.

DDC Flash Card Game

More flashcards, word search, and hangman provided by StudyStack.com

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!