January Dewey Decimal Challenge

[Joanna]

The Dewey Decimal system is a classification system used by libraries to organize materials, primarily non-fiction materials. Items are placed, based on topic, into one of ten main classes (0-9) which can be further subdivided by ten. These classes and subdivisions are called call numbers. For example- 600, 600.1, 600.15, 601, 601.1, and so on.

The more numbers after the decimal point, the more specific the topic. For example, 595 is “Other Invertebrates,” 595.7 is “Insects,” 595.78 is “Lepidoptera,” and 595.789 is “Butterflies.” Dewey allows items about similar topics to be placed near each other, making it easier for you to find materials!

Now that you know how Dewey works, it’s time for the challenge! We’re going to read a book each month from one of the main classes of Dewey.

January’s challenge is to read a book from main class 000: 000 to 099. This class is referred to as the “Computer science, information & general works” class. Interesting subdivisions include:
000- Computer science, knowledge & systems
020- Library & information sciences
030- Encyclopedias & books of facts
070- News media, journalism & publishing
080- Quotations
090- Manuscripts & rare books

In picking out your book, come to any library and walk around the section. You can pick any book that jumps out at you. Or, feel free to ask any of our friendly librarian staff for suggestions.

I will be reading Rare Books Uncovered: True Stories of Fantastic Finds in Unlikely Places.

Happy hunting!

[J]

I am reading Java For Dummies 005.133

I'm only able to get through one chapter a night - it is interesting and boring at the same time :)

[Rekesha]

I think I'll read Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library (020.92) by Don Borchert for this month's Dewey Challenge.

[J]

Rekesha wrote: "I think I'll read Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library (020.92) by Don Borchert for this month's Dewey Challenge.

That looks interesting!

[Joanna]

Rekesha wrote: "I think I'll read Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library (020.92) by Don Borchert for this month's Dewey Challenge.

Oh! I second Jennifer. That looks really interesting.

[J]

Think I have to find something new for this challenge - I just gave up on my Java for Dummies book - I am not the "dummies" this book was made for - plus I feel like I would do better with someone showing me

[Ann]

I have checked out two Dummies books in the 000s for this challenge: Microsoft Surface for Dummies and Twitter for Dummies. Hopefully I'll learn all of the cool tricks the Surface can do, and set up my own Twitter account.

[Lyn]

I finally got my hands on my selection for this challenge
Been there,Done that by Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts

[Joanna]

Lyn wrote: "I finally got my hands on my selection for this challenge
Been there,Done that by Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts"

A great choice for this challenge! Let us know how you liked it when you are done.

Ann wrote: "I have checked out two Dummies books in the 000s for this challenge: Microsoft Surface for Dummies and Twitter for Dummies. Hopefully I'll learn all of the cool tricks the Surface can do, and set u..."

Maybe I should have read the Twitter book for this challenge, too. Lol. I also really need to learn how to set up my own Twitter.

[Lyn]

Been There,Done That by Al Roker and Deborah Roberts
their key to success is communications and scheduling.
sometimes they appear so different,Al doesn't like conflicts,so he is quick to resolve them.together as a family on trips,they can be quite comical.I certainly enjoyed this book