[ISLMA-Share] Applying call numbers to nonfiction using dewey decimal

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The first thing I do is check to see if other libraries have the book and,
if so, what Dewey number they are using (copy cataloging).

The second thing I look for is the cataloging info on the verso page
(usually right behind the title page) to see what the Library of Congress
or publisher recommends.

Finally, I look in my copy of DDC 21 by Melville Dewey which you can get
USED on Amazon.  This is the ultimate authority.  I know there are newer
versions of DDC, but I can't afford those!  This one serves my needs.
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Have fun!


Michelle Harris
Heyworth CUSD #4
harrism at husd4.org

On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 4:58 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> If you have Follett for your circulation system, the correct Dewey number
> will appear in the call number field when you input a new title. Our
> library always adds the first 3 letters of the author's,last name too.
> Many books have the Library of Congress cataloguing info on the backside
> of one of the first pages.
> Lastly the you can search the Library of Congress site. If you're
> interested in this option, let me know. I'll e-mail you the URL. I don't
> have it in my phone.
> Good luck!
> :) Kathy
>
> On Feb 28, 2017 4:01 PM, "Email list for the Illinois School Library Media
> Association" <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
> As a new librarian I need to apply new nonfiction call numbers to new
> books.  What source do I use to apply the correct spine call number?
>
> Need help as soon as possible.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Mrs. Dawn Caveny
> Librarian
> St. Agnes School
> 217-793-1370
>
> "Keep on, Keeping on!" Joyce Meyers
>
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-- 
Michelle Harris
District Librarian
Heyworth CUSD #4
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