Unlocking the Dewey Decimal Classification System
Explore the fascinating world of the Dewey Decimal Classification System created by Melvil Dewey. Discover the ten main classifications that categorize the vast realm of knowledge, from generalities to natural sciences. Learn how to identify books using Dewey Decimal call numbers and delve into various subjects such as philosophy, religion, social science, language, and more. Uncover the organization behind library books and enhance your understanding of the system that brings order to the wealth of information available.
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Dewey Decimal Classification System By Karen Ward Library Media Specialist Morningside Elementary School
Who created the Dewey Decimal Classification System? Melvil Dewey was born on December 10, 1851. Melvil Dewey created the number order system for library books when he was 21 years old. MelvilDewey started the first school for librarians.
Ten Main Classifications in Dewey s System The world s knowledge is divided into 10 categories or groups. Each group has a main title and is represented by three numbers.
The Big Ten! Generalities 000 Philosophy 100 Religion 200 Social Science 300 Language 400 Science & Math 500 Technology 600 The Arts 700 Literature 800 Geography & History - 900 Brings order to the massive amount of world knowledge
You Can Judge A Book by Its Cover! The Dewey Decimal Classification call number can be found on the spine label. Why? When the book is shelved, the Dewey Decimal Classification call number can be easily seen. 500 Lee 200 Bya 000 Mea
Generalities - 000 Encyclopedias News media Rare Books Encyclopedias, References
Philosophy - 100 Paranormal phenomena Psychology Logic Man thinks.
Religion - 200 Bible History of Christianity Other Religions About God
Social Science - 300 Law Education Folklore About man s neighbors
Language - 400 English Spanish Other Languages Man talks with other men.
Natural Science & Math - 500 Mathematics Earth sciences Plants Animals Man discovers all that is around him.
Technology 600 Medicine Agriculture Family living Man makes useful things.
The Arts - 700 Drawing Music Recreational & performing arts Man makes beautiful things.
Literature - 800 American Literature Old English Literature Literatures of Other Languages Man writes.
Geography & History - 900 Geography Biographies Ancient History Man writes about travel, people, and events.
Flashback! What Do You Remember? 1. Who created the Dewey Decimal Classification System? 2. What does the DDCS do for our library? 3. How many main classifications are there? 4. Where do you find the DDCS number on a library book?
Lets try matching the DDCS number to its topic group 900 500 200 800 600 300 400 Religion American Literature Medicine Animals Geography Other languages Folklore
How did you do? 900 500 200 800 600 300 400 Religion American Literature Medicine Animals Geography Other languages Folklore
Resources Used Clipart retrieved on February 17, 2007 from the Microsoft Clipart web site: http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx?lc=en-us&cag=1 Information on the Dewey Decimal Classification from: Weisburg, H. & Toor, R. Teacher s Portfolio of Library Skills Lessons & Activities (1985). The Center for Applied Research in Education, Inc.
