classification, dewey decimal

Presents the text of the Dewey Decimal Classification system, a general knowledge organization tool; featuring an explanation of the special features and changes in the 22nd edition, a description of the system, tables of notation, schedules from 000 to 999, and a relative index.

When Melvil Dewey realized every library organized their books differently, he wondered if he could invent a system all libraries could use to organize them efficiently. Melvil was a persistent (and noisy) advocate for free public libraries. And while he made enemies along the way as he pushed for changes--like his battle to establish the first library school with women as students, through it all he was efficient, inventive, and often annoying as he made big changes in the world of public libraries--changes still found in the libraries of today.

Sherlock leads the Sharp Wits to the library where they learn about the Dewey decimal system and how library books are classified. They uncover how nonfiction books are divided into ten main sections with an individual call number and are organized by subject. The Sharp Wits also learn how fiction books are located in a separate area of the library.

Describes how the Dewey Decimal System is organized, and how students can use it effectively to find what they are looking for in the library.

This program describes how the Dewey Decimal System is organized and how students can use it effectively to find what they are looking for in the library.