Acronym. See DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION

Dewey Decimal Classification. library classification system which divides knowledge into ten main classes (numbered 000-999); named for its inventor, Melvil Dewey, and its use of decimals as necessary for subdivisions. DDC is used in most school and public libraries.

Dewey Decimal Classification. The most widely used library classification system in the world, published by OCLC's Forest Press division.

Dewey Decimal Classification. A numeric system of material organization devised by Melvil Dewey that groups books, journals, etc. by subject area. These call numbers start with numbers. For example, 812.521 P247K. This system is no longer used for new items at UF. See Library of Congress Classification.

Dewey Decimal Classification. A system for organizing library materials by giving them numbers which represent their content. DDC is commonly used in public libraries and in elementary and high school libraries.

Dewey Decimal Classification Classification system used by almost all public libraries.

Acronym for Dewey Decimal Classification (from the name of its inventor). It subdivides knowledge into ten classes (from 0 to 9), with unlimited possibilities for additions, expansions and subdivisions. It is also used for shelving.

Dewey Decimal Classification, a subject classification scheme with ten main classes.

Dewey Decimal Classification. A system for using numbers to put materials on similar topics together on the shelves, dividing materials into 10 broad main "classes" (main categories), then subdividing the classes into smaller and smaller groups. The top number in the call number on the label of a book is a classification number.

Dewey Decimal Classification: A system of classifying library and archival materials, particularly in small and medium size libraries. All numeric with new numbers added by decimal expansion.

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