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Abridged Decimal Classi?cation and Relativ Index for Libraries, Clippings, Notes, Etc
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A teacher showing his pupils the material on any subject, if there are only 20 books, would surely put together those covering the same points, even if there were but two. Much more should librarians group closely their greater collections, that readers may gain something of the advantages of an experienced guide.
This gives every specialist his own distinct library. If a student of science in general, he is sent to class 5 if his department be zoology, his library is 59; if his specialty is shells, he finds all works and references on that subject in library 594. Whether a specialist needs it or not, every subject being a library by itself shows resources and wants as no catalog can show them. A catalog can not be made to take satisfactorily the place of handling books themselves. This advantage weighs most in a college or society library, where many go to the shelves; but even if librarians only are admitted, close classification is worth its cost in the added power it gives.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
A teacher showing his pupils the material on any subject, if there are only 20 books, would surely put together those covering the same points, even if there were but two. Much more should librarians group closely their greater collections, that readers may gain something of the advantages of an experienced guide.
This gives every specialist his own distinct library. If a student of science in general, he is sent to class 5 if his department be zoology, his library is 59; if his specialty is shells, he finds all works and references on that subject in library 594. Whether a specialist needs it or not, every subject being a library by itself shows resources and wants as no catalog can show them. A catalog can not be made to take satisfactorily the place of handling books themselves. This advantage weighs most in a college or society library, where many go to the shelves; but even if librarians only are admitted, close classification is worth its cost in the added power it gives.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
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198 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1979
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December 29, 2019
Well, I read this, so that happened I guess.
June 10, 2014
An abridged version of the full Dewey classification volumes, the Dewey abridged 14 aids the cataloger in assigning Dewey classification numbers to materials. It includes an introduction that is actually quite helpful; tables; the schedules themselves; and the ever-glorious and useful (no sarcasm!) relative index. A must-have for any librarian in any setting.
March 26, 2017
I'm crazy, but I just LOVE reading the DDC! I believe I became more responsive to my students' needs by becoming more aware of Dewey classification. My favorite "meme", if you will, is "works that are used together to be found together."
June 11, 2011
Charts and tables are the epitome of organization. However, this will always get one less star because it is not free/open since it is owned by OCLC and because it is still (and always will be) a Eurocentric system.
July 27, 2007
Dewey Decimal Classification merupakan Sistem Klasifikasi yang paling banyak dipakai.....DDC it's very simple with decimal...ditambah lagi Desimal memungkinkan untuk melakukan sistem hierarki...
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