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

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Tue Feb 28 18:06:42 CST 2017


Hi Dawn,

I also double check with SWAN catalog, my public library system, for the call numbers. Look up your local library and go to the catalog system. Let me know if this doesn't work.  

Laurie Hedlund
lauriehed at gmail.com

> On Feb 28, 2017, at 5:23 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
> 
> Thanks I tried on the Library of Congress and I thought it said you had to be a publisher to get access.
> 
> As for the circulation system, I have never seen the Dewey # appear when inputting books.  I will try again.
> 
> Thanks so much.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Mrs. Dawn Caveny
> Librarian
> St. Agnes School
> 217-793-1370
> 
> "Keep on, Keeping on!" Joyce Meyers
> 
>> 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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