| Author |
Dewey, Melvil, 1851-1931 |
| Title |
A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library
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| Alternate Title |
Dewey Decimal Classification
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Lesley Halamek and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library" by Melvil Dewey is a comprehensive guide on library classification systems published during the late 19th century. The work outlines the Dewey Decimal Classification system, a numeric scheme devised to categorize library materials by subject matter, facilitating organization and retrieval. It focuses on practical usability rather than exhaustive theoretical constructs, which reflects the evolving needs of libraries in the period. The opening portion elaborates on the rationale behind the design of the classification system, initiated by Dewey in 1873. It describes the fundamental structure of the system, which divides knowledge into ten primary classes, each further subdivided into divisions and sections, all assigned unique numerical identifiers. Dewey emphasizes the importance of categorizing books by their content rather than their format, ensuring that related materials are grouped together for easier access. As libraries grow, this system allows for flexible reorganization without the need for constant re-cataloguing, thus enhancing library efficiency and user experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Z: Bibliography, Library science
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| Subject |
Classification, Dewey decimal
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12513 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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