An introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification

System

Julie Evans
MEDT 6463
Fall 2013
Purpose/Scope
This presentation is used at the beginning of the year during orientation to
introduce and review the Dewey Decimal System with the 6
th
, 7
th
, and 8
th

grade students at CRMS.

The content of this presentation includes pre and post tests, links to websites
that provides reviews and games.

This introduction and review will allow students to use the media center more
effectively and have an understanding of the of the diverse literature that is
in the collection of the media center.

Name that Call Number!

Short Answer:

1. What is a call number for books in the
media center?
1. Which call number belongs
with the book?

a. 158.1
b. 813
c. 937
d. 468.2
2. Which call number belongs
with the book?


a. 001.94
b. 813
c. 551
d. 795.367
3. Which call number belongs
with the book?


a. 296
b. 158.1
c. 942.1
d. 813
4. Which call number belongs
with the book?


a. 468.2
b. 158.1
c. 296
d. 325.71

5. Which call number belongs
with the book?


a. 551
b. 379.2
c. 813
d. 609
Who is Mr. Dewey?
In 1871, Melvil Dewey, a college librarian,
created the DDC when he became extremely
frustrated with system he was using to classify
books.
There are 10 categories to his classification
The categories are classified by subject using
a Arabic numbers system.
The DDC is a three digit number that may have
a decimal and extended numbers for extended
sub-categories.
The DDC is found on the spine of the book.
Classifications of Dewey
000 General Works
100 199: Psychology and Philosophy
200 299: Religion
300 399: Social Sciences
400 499: Languages
500 599: Science & Math
600 699: Technology (Applied Science)
700 799: Fine Arts & Recreation
800 899: Literature
900 999: Geography & History
000 099
General Works
Examples: Bibliographies,
Dictionaries, Computer Science,
and Encyclopedias, Paranormal
Click on
book for
review
Call Number:
025
Call Number:
001.9
100 199
Psychology and Philosophy
Examples: Logic, Psychology
Click on
book for
review
Call Number:
158.2
Call Number:
158.1
200 299
Religion
Examples: The Bible,
Christianity, Judaism,
and Muslim
Call Number:
270.1
Call Number:
271
300 300
Social Science

Examples: Holidays,
Government, Military,
Customs
Click on
book for
review
Call Number:
393.13
Call Number:
379.2
Call Number:
379.21
400 499
Languages
Examples: English,
French, Spanish,
and Grammar
Call Number:
418
Call Number:
423
500 599
Science & Math
Examples: Algebra, Science,
Nature, and Astronomy.
Call Number:
502.3
Call Number:
551.5
Call Number:
523.43
600 699
Technology & Applied Science
Examples: Health,
Cooking, and Pets
Call Number:
609
Call Number:
694
Call Number:
627
700 799
Fine Arts and Recreation
Click on
book for
review
Examples: Landscaping,
Football, Tennis, Soccer,
and Graphic Novels.
Call Number:
796.34
Call Number:
702.8
Call Number:
741.5
800 899
Literature
ELACC8RL2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and
analyze its development over the course of the text, including its
relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an
objective summary of the text.
Click on
book for
review
Examples:
Shakespeare,
Poetry, and
Drama
Call Number:
808.81
Call Number:
813
Call Number:
823.8
900 999
Geography & History
SS8H9 The student will describe the impact of World War II on Georgias
development economically, socially, and politically.
a. Describe the impact of events leading up to American involvement in World
War II; include Lend-Lease and the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
b. Evaluate the importance of Bell Aircraft, military bases, the Savannah and
Brunswick shipyards, Richard Russell, and Carl Vinson.
c. Explain the impact of the Holocaust on Georgians.

Examples: Travel,
War, and Countries
Call Number:
909
Call Number:
943
Call Number:
937
Call Numbers
The call number of a book indicates the
classification and location of a book in a
library.
They are located on the spine of a book.
What did you learn?
1. Which call number belongs with the
book?


a. 296
b. 158.1
c. 942.1
d. 813
2. Which call number belongs
with the book?


a. 158.1
b. 296
c. 551
d. 627
3. Which call number belongs
with the book?


a. 158.1
b. 523.43
c. 813
d. 942.1
4. Which call number belongs
with the book?

a. 158.1
b. 813
c. 909
d. 468.2
5. Which call number belongs
with the book?


a. 158.1
b. 270.1
c. 551
d. 627.51
Links to Cites with Activities and
Games with DDC
http://www.ccsd.edu/bardonia/Library/Le
arningGames/LibrarySkills/index.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/5002/
Works Cited
(2003) Today in History: a day-by-day review of world events. Long, New York:
This History Channel.

Ashworth, L. (2002). Gods and goddesses of Vikings and Northlands. North
Mankato, Minnesota: Smart Apple Media.

Bloom, H. (2002). The Bronte Sisters. Philadelphia, PA: Chelsea House.

Booker, M. (1997). Insiders guide to America online. Sebastopol, California:
O'Reilly & Associates.

Canfield, J. (1998). Chicken Soup for the kid's soul: 101 stories of courage, hope
and laughter. New
York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.
Deiss, J. (1995). The Town of Hercules: a buried treasure trove. Malibu, California:
J. Paul Getty Museum.

Easton, T. (1996). Careers in science. Lincolnwood, Illinois: VGM Career
Horizons.



Works Cited Cont.
Frerichs, M. (2011). Library Skills Game. Bardonia Elementary School. Clarkstown,
NY: Central School District. Retrieved from:
http://www.ccsd.edu/bardonia/Library/LearningGames/LibrarySkills/index.html

Hamilton J. (1997). Hold the Press: the Inside story on newspapers. Baton Rouge,
Louisiana: Louisiana State University Press.

Italia, B. (1996). 100 Unforgettable moments in Pro Tennis. Edina, Minnesota: Abdo
& Daughters Publishing.

King, P. & Roundhill, C. (1996). Landscapes. New York, NY: Crabtree Publishing.

Landau, E. (1999). Mars. New York, NY: F. Watts Publishing.

McDonald, J. (2011). Romeo and Juliet: A graphic novel. Detroit, Michigan: Lucent
Books, Inc.

Mills, K. (1995). From Pocahontas to power suits: Everything you need to know
about women's history
in America. New York, NY: Plume Publishing.


Works Cited Cont.
Moehn, H. (2001). Cliques. New York, NY: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.

Myers, J. (1999). Strange Stuff: True stories of odd places and things. North
Haven, Conn: Linnet Books.

Nardo, D. (2001). The rise of Christianity. San Diego, California: Lucent Books,
Inc.

Nye, N (1998) The space between our footsteps: poems and painting from the
Middle East. New York,
NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Olsen, M. (1998). Native American Sign Language. Mahwah, New Jersey: Troll
Publishing.

Pollard, M. (1998). The Rhine. New York, NY: Benchmark Books.

Sandler, M. (1996). Inventors. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers.




Works Cited Cont.
Senker, C. (2008). Islam. North Mankato, Minnesota. Smart Apple Media.

Shaara, M. (2001). The Killer Angels. New York, NY: Ballantine Books, Inc.

Sherrow, V. (2001). Life in a medieval monastery. San Diego, California: Lucent
Books, Inc.

Stewart, G. (2001). The Suez Canal. San Diego, California: Lucent Books, Inc.

Terban, M. (1996). Dictionary of Idioms. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.

Think Quest. (2013). Do We Really Know Dewey?. Retrieved from:
http://library.thinkquest.org/5002/

Tougas, S. (2012). Little Rock Girl 1957. North Mankato, Minnesota: Compass Point
Books.

Vandenburg, M.L. (1993). Being Shy. New York, NY: The Rosen Publishing Group,
Inc.






Works Cited Cont.
Williams, J. (1998). The Quakers. New York, NY: Franklin Watts Publishing

Vogel, C. (2000). Nature's fury: Eyewitness reports of natural disasters. New
York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.

Waren, J. (1996). Cold War: The American Crusade against world
communism, 1945-1991. New York, NY: Lee Lothrop & Sheppard Books.