Dewey Decimal System
Book organization method
The Dewey Decimal System is a method for organizing library collections by assigning numerical codes to books based on subject matter.
Developed by Melvil Dewey in 1876, it divides all knowledge into ten main classes (000-999), with each class subdivided into increasingly specific categories.
The system allows patrons to locate books on shelves and librarians to catalog materials consistently.
I found the book on medieval history in the 940s using the Dewey Decimal System.
- categoriesGroups of related things
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- libraryBook collection or building
- booksBound written works
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
indexing · cataloging · call numbers · book spine · systematization · card catalog · library card · public library · reference desk · structure · library science · organization · arrangement · call · sections · codification · periodicals · stacks
- catalogingcard catalog, catalogers, catalog card, cataloging, card catalogue
Dewey Decimal Systemchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disorder · disorganization · randomness · entropy · jumble