Dewey Decimal Classification
Dewey Decimal Classification Explained
The Dewey Decimal Classification is the "call number" system we use in this library. This system allows us to place items on shelves according to subject. That is, the number refers to a subject.
First Summary
The Ten Main Classes
000 Computer science, information & general works
100 Philosophy & psychology
200 Religion
300 Social sciences
400 Language
500 Science
600 Technology
700 Arts & recreation
800 Literature
900 History & geography
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For a high-level view of the Dewey Decimal Classification System, see the DDC23 Summaries information available from OCLC.
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