Number, Please! Dewey Decimal Classification

Number, Please! Dewey Decimal Classification

The Dewey Decimal (DDC) system is the most widely used library classification system in the world.  It is used by 95% of the public and school libraries in the U.S.  However, what started as a slim book in 1876, has grown to 4 volumes and can sometimes be confusing to navigate.  New catalogers and copy catalogers can learn more about Melvil Dewey, his revolutionary idea, and how to use it more effectively in this 3 hour workshop lead by Cataloging Consultant Dodie Gaudet.  Please bring a recent edition (22nd or 23rd unabridged; 13th or 14th abridged) of DDC and items that need classifying.

By the end of this class, you will:

  • Understand why Dewey created his classification system
  • Know how the system works
  • Be able to use the DDC more effectively to catalog library material

This is an in person class taking place at the Middletown Library Service Center.

Date:
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Presenter:
Dodie Gaudet
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown
Categories:
DLD Workshop
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Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

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If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.