Effective Use of Dewey Decimal Classification

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With the expert cataloging instruction of Alex Kyrios, Senior Editor of the Dewey Decimal Classification at OCLC, you will gain a comprehensive grounding in Dewey Decimal Classification® principles and practice. Starting with the basics, this eCourse will teach you how to assign DDC® numbers with correct meaning in hierarchy, build numbers using tables, and apply numbers that help patrons browse your library.

After participating in this eCourse, you will:

  • Know how to read and interpret DDC® notation and analyze how to apply it in real-world library situations
  • Be able to competently search WebDewey® for the assignment of DDC® numbers
  • Be able to use DDC® Tables for number-building and successfully build longer DDC® numbers

Please note that this eCourse can also be purchased as part of the Practical Classification and Subject Access Cataloging eCourse Bundle.

About the Instructor

Alex Kyrios is Senior Editor of the Dewey Decimal Classification at OCLC. He previously worked as a cataloger at the University of Idaho and the Folger Shakespeare Library. He received his MLS at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his BA at the College of William & Mary. 

This course was designed by both Alex Kyrios and Michele Zwierski. Michele recently retired as manager of cataloging services for the Nassau Library System on Long Island, NY. Michele has taught cataloging courses at the University of Texas at Austin and at the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University. Besides her work experience as a cataloger and manager, she presented workshops on a variety of library service topics. Michele has served on multiple committees, including the Cataloging Committee: Children’s and Youth Materials (ALA-CORE) and the Dewey Editorial Policy Committee.

The 23rd Edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index is ©2011-2014 OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. ("OCLC"). All copyright rights in all previous editions of the Dewey Decimal Classification are owned by OCLC. WebDewey screen shots are ©2014 OCLC. Mr. Dewey and His Dot are ©1992 OCLC. Dewey, DDC, Dewey Decimal Classification, OCLC, and WebDewey are registered trademarks/service marks of OCLC. Used with permission.

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact us at ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.

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