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Dewey: Father of Modern Libraries

Dewey: Father of Modern Libraries. A Dewey Decimal PowerPoint Presentation by Has Slone For MEDT 6463 (Dr. Snipes) 23 November, 2011. Presentation Overview.

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Dewey: Father of Modern Libraries

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  1. Dewey: Father of Modern Libraries A Dewey Decimal PowerPoint Presentation by Has Slone For MEDT 6463 (Dr. Snipes) 23 November, 2011

  2. Presentation Overview • This PowerPoint is designed to provide an overview of the Dewey Decimal Classification System to students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. • Also included with the presentation are pre-and post-tests, plus links for further exploring.

  3. Pre-Test: How much do you already know? 1) Who created the Dewey Decimal System? A) Robert E. Lee B) Melville Dewey C) Huey, Louie and Dewey D) John Henry 2) Where would you look for some World War II information? A) 133.5 B) 636 C) 940.6 D) 001.9 3) Where would you find something about William Shakespeare? A) 940.5 B) 421.5 B) 822.3 D) 616.9 4) The Dewey Decimal System is composed of how many main sections? A) 100 C) 50 B) 25 D) 10 5) Where do we find the DDC call numbers on a book? A) on the front cover B) with the preface C) on the spine of a book D) on the back cover 6 ) What does the Dewey Decimal Classification number look like? A) ABC.DEF B) 123.456 C) all of the above D) none of the above

  4. The Dewey Decimal Classification System What Is It? • 1) A system that classifies or categorizes nonfiction books into ten main divisions. • 2) A book is assigned a Dewey number based on its subject matter. • 3) The Dewey number and the first three letters of the author's last name become the book's call number. • 4) Nonfiction books are arranged numerically on the shelves according to DDC, ranging from 001 to 999.

  5. Who was Melville Dewey? • The American librarian and reformer (1851-1931) established the Dewey Decimal System of classifying books. 2) Dewey changed librarianship from a vocation to a modern profession. 3) Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey, the youngest of five children, was born on December 10, 1851 in a small town in Northern New York State. 4) He attended Amherst College, where he worked in the library to help pay for his education. Dismayed at the way books were arranged. Melvil worked towards improving library classification systems. Combining his talent for math and his orderliness, he invented the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System when he was twenty-one.

  6. The Dewey Decimal System is divided into 10 main classes: • And each of those classes is also divided into 10 divisions (for a total of 100 divisions) • And each division is divided into 10 sections (for a total of 1000 sections). • Flaws: bias towards Protestant/American aspects prevalent in both the history and religion disciplines. • constantly undergoing revisions. • some classes like �Technology,� in the 600s which the call numbers are very crowded, and others that are very sparse. • not easily expandable .

  7. Classifications 000’s Generalities100’s Philosophy and Psychology200’s Religion 300’s Social Sciences400’s Language500’s Natural Sciences and Mathematics600’s Technology, Applied Science 700’s The Arts800’s Literature900’s History, geography and Biographies

  8. How did Dewey decide which subjects to include? He chose the classifications by asking himself questions. http://www.clipartguide.com/_search_terms/questions.html

  9. The First thing he asked himself was:How should we organize information?000-099  General works http://www.fotosearch.com/illustration/librarian.html

  10. 000-099      General Works Computer Science, Information and General Works. This is where you will find Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Bibliographies. ELA6/7/8LSV2 The student listens to and views various forms of text and media in order to gather and share information….. 025.04 ROT Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  11. Who am I? 100-199   Philosophy, Psychology http://www.clipartguide.com/_search_terms/questions.html

  12. 100-199      Philosophy, Psychology“Who am I?” The Mind and thinking classification! Below is a website for a review of this book . http://books.google.com/books/about/Chicken_soup_for_the_teenage_soul.html?id=6eQVoEBbp4oC 158.1 CHI Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  13. How did we get here? Who made me and why?200-299 Religion and Myths http://www.clipartguide.com/_search_terms/questions.html

  14. 200-299      Religion and Myths “Who made me?” and “How did we get here?” http://books.google.com/books/about/Religions_of_the_World.html?id=IdOfHAAACAAJ 291 BRE Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  15. Who are those people ? Why are they different?300-399   Social Sciences Who and Why? http://www.clipartguide.com/_search_terms/questions.html

  16. 300-399     Social SciencesWho are those people? Why are they different?This section includes issues that affect our society like politics and laws and government, Economics, Law, Public administration, Social services (welfare and social issues), Education and Commerce.For a review of the text shown at right:http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-0618504362-0 361.92 FRA Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  17. How can I communicate with others?400-499 Language http://www.clipartguide.com/_search_terms/questions.html

  18. 400-499Language (Dictionaries, Grammar) How can I communicate with others? ELA6RC3 The student acquires new vocabulary in each content area and uses it correctly. The student a. Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. c. Explores understanding of new words found in subject area texts. Below is a website to read about this book. http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/books/index.pl?read=1 428.2 JOH Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  19. How can I understand the world around me?500-599 Science http://www.acclaimimages.com/photos-images/question.html

  20. 500-599 Science (Math, Chemistry, Plants, Animals, Astronomy) How can I understand the world around me? S6E2. Students will understand the effects of the relative positions of the earth, moon and sun. S6E5. Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed. A website for the Review of this book is below. http://www.galateaodyssey.org/files/EarthFromSpace.Guide.pdf 525 GRE Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  21. How can I use science and math?600-699 Applied Science and Technology http://www.acclaimimages.com/photos-images/question.html

  22. 600-699Applied Science and Technology How can I use science and math? This classification covers the technology fields and includes medicine, engineering, agriculture, home economics, general management, manufacturing and buildings and construction. The books in the 600s are books that are more technical in nature. . 612.8 SIM Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  23. What can I do with my free time?700-799 Fine Arts (Recreation) www.clipartheaven.com www.hikercentral.com

  24. 700-799      Fine Arts (Painting, Music, Photography, Dance, Sports) What can I do with my free time? The 700 section includes books on the arts , architecture, sports and hobbies. Below is a website to see reviews of this book. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/good-walk-spoiled-john-feinstein/1001861363#EditorialReviews 796.3 FEI Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  25. What are the stories of our lives?800-899 Literature, Poetry victoriareitano.com www.learnbsl.org

  26. 800-899LiteraturePoetry, Plays, Criticism What are the stories of our lives? ELA6/7/8R1 The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. h. Responds to and explains the effects of sound, figurative language, and graphics in order to uncover meaning in literature: i. Sound (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme scheme) ii. Figurative language (i.e., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) 823.01 COR Photo source: Has Slone from Langford library..November 2011…digital photo

  27. What was the world like in the past? Where can I travel in the world?900-999 History, Geography, Biography besttravelwebsites.com fess2.blogspot.com

  28. 900-999      History, Geography, Biography This last section includes geography of the United States and the World (like maps and travel books). What was the world like in the past? Where can I go in the world? ELA8RC1 The student reads a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books or book equivalents (approximately 1,000,000 words) per year from a variety of subject disciplines. The student reads both informational and fictional texts in a variety of genres and modes of discourse, including technical texts related to various subject areas. A book review is provided at the website below. http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-undauntedcourage/?gclid=CP-SreSymawCFcG77Qodc1yILg 920 AMB

  29. Exceptions-A -- Bibliographies -- Shelved before 016 B -- Biographies -- Shelved before 920 or by themselvesC -- College Catalogs -- Shelved before 380 Einstein: The man and his times - B for Biography Albert Einstein 1st 3 letters of person who the Biography is written about B EIN B EIN

  30. Where is the number and What does it mean??? • Where: The number is found on the spine of the book near the bottom- • What: Each number relates to a specific topic. For example, 200.3 STE would be a dictionary (.3) about religion (200) Written by someone whose last name begins with STE • Dictionary of Christian Faith 1st 3 initials of Author’s name .3 – Dictionaries & Encyclopedias 200 Religion Christian Faith 200.3 STE

  31. Post-Test: How much did you learn? 1) Who created the Dewey Decimal System? A) Robert E. Lee B) Melville Dewey C) Huey, Louie and Dewey D) John Henry 2) Where would you look for some World War II information? A) 133.5 B) 636 C) 940.6 D) 001.9 3) Where would you find something about William Shakespeare? A) 940.5 B) 421.5 B) 822.3 D) 616.9 4) The Dewey Decimal System is composed of how many main sections? A) 100 C) 50 B) 25 D) 10 5) Where do we find the DDC call numbers on a book? A) on the front cover B) with the preface C) on the spine of a book D) on the back cover 6 ) What does the Dewey Decimal Classification number look like? A) ABC.DEF B) 123.456 C) all of the above D) none of the above

  32. Practical Application: Match these up? 000’s Generalities100’s Philosophy & Psychology200’s Religion & Mythology 300’s Social Sciences400’s Languages and Grammar 500’s Natural Sciences & Mathematics600’s Technology700’s The Arts & Recreation 800’s Literature900’s History, Geography & Biographies Image from http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/structures/infomania/dewey/dewey_quest_def.html

  33. For more information: • A website by students for students about Dewey at • http://library.thinkquest.org/5002/ • Dewey games to practice at • http://www.rce.k12tn.net/lmc/dds%20games.html • A great multimedia presentation that breaks down the information in question and answer format at • http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/tour/ddc6.html • More information about Dewey • http://www.experiencefestival.com/melville_dewey • Dewey Decimal System RAP • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHiUQb5xg7A&feature=channel_video_title

  34. Bibliography • Ambrose, S. (1997). Undaunted Courage. New York: Simon and Schuster. • Breuilly, E. (2006). Religions of the World: Illustrated Guide to Origins, Beliefs, Traditions and Festivals. Australia: HarperCollins Publishers. • Caufield, J. (1997). Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. Deerfield Beach, FL. : Health Communications INC. • Corrin, S. (2003). The Faber Book of Modern Fairy Tales. London: Faber and Faber. • Feinstein, J. (1996). A Good Walk Spoiled: Days and Nights on the PGA Tour. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. • Fraden, J. (2006). Jane Addams: Champion of Democracy. New York: Clarion Books. • GPS by Grade Level. (2008). Retrieved from GADOE/Georgia Standards: https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/Pages/BrowseStandards/GPS_by_Grade_Level_K-8.aspx • Grego, P. (2008). Space Guides: Exploring the Earth. Kent, U.K.: QEB Publishing. • Hayes, S. (2009, Mar 10). The Dewey Decimal Rap. Retrieved from www.youtube.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHiUQb5xg7A&feature=channel_video_title

  35. How the Dewey Decimal Classification System Works: retrieved at http://www.slais.ubc.ca/courses/libr517/02-03-2/projects/dewey/table_of_contents.htm • James Walker Library, Middle Tennessee State University. (2011). Let's Do Dewey. Retrieved from MTSU.edu: http://frank.mtsu.edu/~vvesper/dewey2.htm • Johnson, E. (1991). The Handbook of Good English. New York: Washington Square Press. • Learning Stewards. (2011). Background Research Notes: Code Reform (Attempts) History. Retrieved from www.childrenofthecode.org: http://www.childrenofthecode.org/code-history/dewey.htm • Prescott, S. (2001, August 1). If You Knew Dewey. Retrieved from www.schoollibraryjournal.com: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA148748.html • Rothman, K. (2001). Dangers on the Internet: Staying safe on-line. New York: Rosen Publishing Group. • Simon, S. (2000). Out of Sight: Pictures of Hidden Worlds. New York: Sea Star Books. • Note: pictures are clipart unless otherwise credited.

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