Includes bibliographical references (page 133) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction to classification -- Introduction to Dewey Decimal Classification -- Principles of classifying with DDC -- Components of the Dewey Decimal Classification -- Finding a number in the schedules -- Organization of the schedules -- Number building and Table 1: standard subdivisions -- Table 2: geographic areas, historical periods, persons -- Table 3: subdivisions for the arts, for individual literature, for specific literary forms -- Table 4: subdivisions of individual languages and language families, and Table 6: languages -- Table 5: ethnic and national groups -- Adding from the schedules -- WebDewey -- More practice.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This combined text and workbook covers the theories and principles of Dewey Decimal Classification and then offers readers immediate practice in putting the information to use. Plentiful, clear explanations, examples and practice exercises illustrate every aspect of Dewey Decimal Classification and help students master creating DDC numbers. The book also includes a new chapter on WebDewey; a glossary that defines technical terms in simple language; and an index. It is an easy to use study tool for all library students and library staff who need to be familiar with at least the basics. Learn Dewey Decimal Classification is one of nine newly revised study guides in the Library Education Series, now distributed by TotalRecall Publications, Inc.
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Title
Learn Dewey Decimal Classification (Edition 22).
International Standard Book Number
1590958047
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Dewey Decimal Classification (Edition 22)
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Cataloging, Problems, exercises, etc.
Classification, Dewey decimal, Problems, exercises, etc.