In this 1-hour webinar, SCIS will provide an overview of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and book numbers as applied in SCIS records. Useful for school library staff that are not trained in cataloguing or would like a refresher on DDC, this webinar will help you understand the role of a call number in organising your information resources for effective retrieval.
The following topics will be covered in the Understanding Dewey and book numbers webinar:
- Purpose of call numbers
- DDC structure: Classes, Divisions and Sections
- The difference between Abridged Dewey and full Dewey
- SCIS’s application of DDC standards
- Book numbers and SCIS standards
- Dewey resources available to schools
- Creating useful call numbers
Can't make it to the session? A recording of the webinar will be emailed to all registered participants after it has been held.
Cancellation policy: Submission of the online booking form is considered a firm registration. Please see the event listing on the SCIS website for Terms and Conditions.
