10 Questions
What do the letters and numbers following the Dewey number in a call number represent?
Cutter Numbers
Why do Cutter Numbers always begin with a letter?
To show where the Dewey number ends
What do Cutter Numbers signify if there is no author for a book?
Title of the book
How are Cutter Numbers derived for identifying an author's name?
Referring to a Cutter Number table with the author's last name
In the examples provided, which author corresponds to the Cutter Number 'L283'?
Lannister
What is the main purpose of the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
To help people find nonfiction books in a library
How many main groups does the Dewey Decimal Classification system classify subjects into?
10
What does the number '942.06' represent within the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
The history of the Stuart period
In how many languages has the Dewey Decimal Classification system been translated into?
Over 30 languages
Who is credited with creating the Dewey Decimal Classification system?
Melvil Dewey
Learn about the purpose of Cutter Numbers in library call numbers, how they begin with a letter to signify the end of the Dewey number, and how they help identify authors or titles. Explore how a Cutter Number table is used to translate an author's last name into the cutter.
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