Abridged Decimal Classi?cation and Relativ Index for Libraries, Clippings, Notes, Etc

by Melvil Dewey

Excerpt from Abridged Decimal Classi?cation and Relativ Index for Libraries, Clippings, Notes, Etc

A library recently adopted the plan of putting all books of a division together, if they had but few; e. G. All mathematical works were markt 510. It took just as many ngures, cost just as much labor in most cases, and, if a man wanted the one calculus in the whole library, he had to search through the 150 volumes in 510, when otherwise he would instantly have found it standing alone as 517. 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....

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I read this, so that happened I guess.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Barbara Paciotti · Rating 5 out of 5]

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."

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Ardian Arda · Rating 4 out of 5]

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...