Decimal Classification and Relativ Index for Libraries, Clippings, Notes, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Melvil Dewey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366662155 ISBN 13: 9780366662159

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a practical system for organizing knowledge and shelves with clarity and speed.

This edition presents the Decimal Classification and Relativ Index for libraries, clippings, notes, and more, showing how a simple, consistent notation can organize books and materials by subject. Written by Melvil Dewey, it offers practical guidance you can apply in real library work, school projects, or personal collections.

The book explains how the classification and its Relativ Index work together to keep related topics together and easy to locate. It covers the structure of the system, how to assign numbers, and how to adapt it for different kinds of materials, from shelves to catalog cards and notes. You’ll find explanations of the notation, examples, and suggestions to help you implement a clear, efficient system.

• How the decimal table organizes subjects from broad classes to specific topics
• How the Relativ Index speeds up finding and cross-referencing subjects
• Practical guidance for numbering, shelving, and cataloging
• Adaptations for different libraries and for handling notes, clippings, and scraps

Ideal for librarians, library science students, and collectors who want a time-tested method for fast, accurate classification and retrieval.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366662155
• ISBN 13: 9780366662159
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 979