The Dewey Decimal Classification system organizes information into ten broad areas, which are then sub-divided into smaller and smaller topics. Topics are assigned numbers, known as "call numbers". A call number is placed on the cataloged item. Items are shelved in order by the call number. The DDC system is as follows:
Computers, Information and General Reference
000 Computers, Internet and Systems
010 Bibliographies
020 Library and Information Science
030 Encyclopedias and Books of facts
040 unassigned
050 Magazines, Journals and Serials
060 Associations, Organizations and Museums
070 Journalism, Publishing and News Media
080 Quotations
090 Manuscripts and Rare Books
Philosophy and Psychology
100 Philosophy
110 Metaphysics
120 Epistemology
130 Astrology, Parapsychology and the Occult
140 Philosophical Schools of Thought
150 Psychology
160 Logic
170 Ethics
180 Ancient, Medieval & Eastern Philosophy
190 Modern Western Philosophy
Religion
200 Religion
210 Philosophy and Theory of Religion
220 The Bible
230 Christianity and Christian Theology
240 Christian Practice and Observance
250 Christian Pastorial Practice and Religious Orders
260 Church Organization, Social Work and Worship
270 History of Christianity
280 Christian Denominations
290 Other Religions
Social Studies
300 Social Sciences, Sociology and Anthropology
310 Statistics
311 Political Science
330 Economics
340 Law
350 Public Administration and Military Science
360 Social Problems and Social Services
370 Education
380 Commerce, Communications and Transportation
390 Customs, Etiquette and Folklore
Language
400 Language
410 Linguistics
420 English and Old English Languages
430 German and Related Languages
440 French and Related Languages
450 Italian, Romanian and Related Languages
460 Spanish and Portuguese Languages
470 Latin and Italic Languages
480 Classic and Modern Greek Languages
490 Other Languages
Science
500 Science
510 Mathematics
520 Astronomy
530 Physics
540 Chemistry
550 Earth Sciences and Geology
560 Fossils and Prehistoric Life
570 Biology and Life Science
580 Plants (Botany)
590 Animals (Zoology)
Technology
600 Technology
610 Medicine
620 Engineering
630 Agriculture
640 Home and Family Management
650 Management and Public Relations
660 Chemical Engineering
670 Manufacturing
680 Manufacturing Specific Products
690 Building and Construction
Arts and Recreation
700 Arts
710 Landscaping and Area Planning
720 Architecture
730 Sculpture, Ceramics and Metalwork
740 Drawing and Decorative Arts
750 Painting
760 Graphic Arts
770 Photography
780 Music
790 Sports, Games and Entertainment
Literature
800 Literature, Rhetoric and Criticism
810 American Literature in English
820 English and Old English Literatures
830 German and Related Literature
840 French and Related Literature
850 Italian, Romanian and Related Literatures
860 Spanish and Portuguese Literatures
870 Latin and Italic Literatures
880 Classical and Modern Greek Literatures
890 Other Literatures
History and Geography
900 History
910 Geography and Travel
920 Biography and Genealogy
930 History of the Ancient World (to circa 499 A.D.)
940 History of Europe (circa 500 A.D. to present)
950 History of Asia
960 History of Africa
970 History of North America
980 History of South America
990 History of Other Regions
Biographies
Biographies do not have call numbers. The spine label for a biography consists of the letters "BIO" or "B" for biography, followed by the first three letters of the person's last name, not the author's name. Biographies are shelved in order by the person's name. If there is more than one biography about the same person, the books are shelved in order by the author's last name.
Fiction Books
Fiction books (novels and short stories) do not have a call number. The spine label consists of the letters "FIC" or "F" for fiction, followed by the first three letters of the author's last name. The books are shelved in order by the author's last name. If there is more than one fiction book written by the same author, the books are shelved in alphabetical order by title.
Reference Books
All reference books have call numbers. However, the letters "REF" or "R" appear in front of the call number. The reference books are shelved in the reference area and may not be checked out. |
