Does a book on houseplants go into gardening (635.9), botany (581.6), or interior decorating (747)? Librarians responsible for cataloging and classifying often encounter and similar dilemmas when processing new materials. Whether new to cataloging or just in need of a refresher, this review of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) basics will help catalogers feel more comfortable using the classification scheme.
Scheduled Dates
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Learning objectives for this session may include:
- Learn the structure of Dewey Decimal Classification
- Understand number building using DDC
- Build DDC numbers for a variety of resources
Topic Area
Cataloging
Session Duration
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.
Contact Hours
4