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What is the primary function of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system?
What is the primary function of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system?
To organize books and other materials by subject
In the DDC system, which range of numbers is assigned to books on philosophy and psychology?
In the DDC system, which range of numbers is assigned to books on philosophy and psychology?
100-199
What is the call number range for fiction books in the DDC system?
What is the call number range for fiction books in the DDC system?
800-899
How are non-fiction books organized in the DDC system?
How are non-fiction books organized in the DDC system?
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In the DDC system, what is the call number range for science books?
In the DDC system, what is the call number range for science books?
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What is the purpose of including the author's last name with the call number in the DDC system?
What is the purpose of including the author's last name with the call number in the DDC system?
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What is the call number for a book on home economics in the DDC system?
What is the call number for a book on home economics in the DDC system?
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In the DDC system, what is the range of numbers assigned to books on language?
In the DDC system, what is the range of numbers assigned to books on language?
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How are fiction books further divided in the DDC system?
How are fiction books further divided in the DDC system?
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What is the purpose of the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
What is the purpose of the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
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Study Notes
Classification Systems
- Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) is a widely used library classification system
- DDC is a numerical system that organizes books and other materials by subject
- Consists of 10 main classes:
- 000-099: Computer science, information, and general works
- 100-199: Philosophy and psychology
- 200-299: Religion
- 300-399: Social sciences
- 400-499: Language
- 500-599: Science
- 600-699: Technology and applied sciences
- 700-799: Arts and recreation
- 800-899: Literature
- 900-999: History and geography
Fiction Books
- Classified in the 800s
- Further divided by language and literature type (e.g., American fiction, English fiction, poetry)
- Example call numbers:
- 813: American fiction
- 823: English fiction
- 841: French fiction
- 863: Italian fiction
Non-Fiction Books
- Classified in the 000s-900s
- Organized by subject, with call numbers increasing in numerical order
- Example call numbers:
- 004: Computer science
- 150: Psychology
- 641: Home economics
- 780: Music
Science Books Classification
- Classified in the 500s
- Subdivisions include:
- 510: Mathematics
- 520: Astronomy
- 530: Physics
- 540: Chemistry
- 550: Earth sciences
- 560: Fossils
- 570: Life sciences
- 580: Plants
- 590: Animals
Relationship of the Author's Name and Call Number
- Author's last name is often used in conjunction with the call number to create a unique identifier for a book
- Example:
- Book title: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
- Call number: 813 LEE (author's last name + call number)
- This system allows for easy browsing and shelving of books by author within a specific subject area
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Test your knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification system, a widely used library classification system that organizes books and materials by subject. Learn how to classify fiction and non-fiction books, and understand the relationship between the author's name and call number.
