Dewey Decimal System Ceramics

Dewey decimal system a guide to call numbers.

Dewey decimal system ceramics.

500 599 natural sciences and. The dewey decimal classification ddc colloquially the dewey decimal system is a proprietary library classification system first published in the united states by melvil dewey in 1876. Each main class is further structured into ten hierarchical divisions each having ten sections of increasing specificity. Because the ddc is easy to use you can increase the visibility of your materials quickly and efficiently.

As a system of library classification the ddc is arranged by discipline not subject so a topic like clothing is classed based on its disciplinary. The dewey decimal classification ddc system is the world s most widely used way to organize library collections. 100 199 philosophy and psychology. The three numbers before the decimal are the main class organized by the subject of the book.

The numbers following the decimal are subdivisions of the main class organized further by subject and author. Originally described in a four page pamphlet it has been expanded to multiple volumes and revised through 23 major editions the latest printed in 2011. To learn more about what the parts of a book s call number mean take a look at how do i read a call number. 738 ceramic arts 739 art metalwork 740 drawing decorative arts 741 drawing drawings 742 perspective 743 drawing drawings by subject.

Main classes in dewey decimal system dewey decimal call numbers are organized as follows. The ddc constantly updates to enable better discovery across any topic in multiple languages.