DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Official DDC Site | Behind the Dewey
MELVIL DEWEY invented the DDC system.
The following is a breakdown of the classifications of Dewey:
- 000 Generalities
- 100 Philosophy
- 200 Religion
- 300 Social Sciences
- 400 Language
- 500 Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- 600 Technology (Applied Sciences)
- 700 The Arts
- 800 Literature & Rhetoric
- 900 Geography & History
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WHAT IS A CALL NUMBER?
All materials in the library are given a unique call number. Like a URL or home address, the Dewey helps patrons locate a book on the shelf.
- Call numbers are broken down into two parts:
- Classification Number and Cutter or Book Number
