{"product_id":"a-practical-guide-to-dewey-decimal-classification-paperback","title":"A Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Snow\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Dewey Decimal Classification\u003c\/i\u003e is a hands-on introduction to the world's most frequently used classification system. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book gives a brief history of the scheme and discusses the theory behind the organization and construction of Dewey class numbers. However, I would like to go further and walk through the process of finding DDC numbers and how to build them using WebDewey, the online resource for accessing DDC. Since DDC is no longer published in print (as of June 2018), it is important that readers understand the basics of using WebDewey. End-of-chapter exercises let readers assess their learning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter coverage is complete: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e2. Dewey Decimal Classification in a Nutshell \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e3. Basic Principles of Classification (Exercises at the end of the chapter) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e4. Searching and Browsing in WebDewey (Exercises at the end of the chapter) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e5. Using Notes and the Manual (Exercises at the end of the chapter) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e6. Number Building in DDC (Exercises at the end of the chapter) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e7. Using Tables within the Schedules (Exercises at the end of the chapter) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e8. Advanced Class Number Building Using Table 1 (Exercises at the end of the chapter) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e9. Advanced Class Number Building Using Table 2 (Exercises at the end of the chapter) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e10. Advanced Class Number Building Using Tables 3-6 (Exercises at the end of the chapter) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e11. Conclusion; DDC Resources \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAppendix: Answers to chapter exercises\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Snow\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor and PhD program director in the Graduate School of Library \u0026amp; Information Science at Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe teaches cataloging, classification, and metadata courses and has written several journal articles on cataloging topics and cataloging education. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSnow holds a PhD in Information Science from the University of North Texas (UNT), where she cataloged for UNT's main library, the Rare Book Room, and the University Archives\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 133\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 11, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460848926898,"sku":"9781538127209","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/1oZ0Htd3R-9781538127209.webp?v=1782892900","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/a-practical-guide-to-dewey-decimal-classification-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}