Dewey Decimal Classification

Submitted by Barbara Gilles on Wed, 2009-11-11 12:08
“The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, devised by library pioneer Melvil Dewey in the 1870s and owned by OCLC since 1988, provides a dynamic structure for the organization of library collections. Now in its 22nd edition, and available in print and Web versions, the DDC is the world’s most widely used library classification system.”
General information
Vocabulary alternative name or acronym: 

DDC; Dewey Decimal System

Vocabulary type: 
Classification System
Vocabulary URL: 

http://www.oclc.org/dewey/default.htm

Was vocabulary created as a course project: 
No
Scope and Usage
Languages: 

English

Major subjects covered: 

Computer science, information and general works; Philosophy and psychology; Religion; Social sciences; Language; Science and mathematics; Technology; Arts and recreation; Literature; History, geography, and biography

Purpose: 

To provide a system for cataloguing, indexing, and shelving of library books.

Vocabulary characteristics
Relationship types: 
Hierarchical (Broader/narrower terms)
Provider
Vocabulary provider name: 
Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
Provider URL: 

http://www.oclc.org

Comments

Dewey Decimal Classification

Submitted by hurt on Thu, 2012-02-02 04:03.

The information is really useful and I think that a lot of people will be interested to find more about this. Aer Conditionat

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