The Dewey Decimal System.htm




	Oh, no! The media specialist needs your help! You have been asked to explain the system used in our library to a group of new students. The students need to find non-fiction books for research, but the computer system is down and they don't know where to begin looking! Can you help? Do you know Dewey? The Dewey decimal system is used to arrange books in most school libraries. Before you can find books accurately on library shelves, you need to understand the logic of this system. Use the six titles on the shelf above to guide you through this assignment. Use the back button on your browser to return to this page when you are finished exploring.
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	Process Here are the steps to follow to complete your assignment: Gather background information by reading the introduction in the first book on the shelf above. These books will help you complete each step. Then use the resources as you to read to be informed about the Dewey Decimal System. Pay close attention to the logical sequence in each of the ten major classes of Mr. Dewey's system. Check your acquired knowledge with the games in resource number five, and with the challenge exercise when you feel prepared. When you're ready, check the Project Instructions so you know exactly what to do and how you will be graded for this project. Your final project is to create a twelve to fifteen slide presentation using MS PowerPoint.

	Resources for the Dewey Decimal System 1. Why is the Dewey Classification system so popular in school libraries? Middletown Thrall Library 2. Where was the first library school in the U.S.? Melvil Dewey, in Encyclopedia.com 3. Why did Mr. Dewey invent this system? Kid's Almanac 4. Where would you find your favorite topic in the Dewey Decimal System? BCCL's Dewey Decimal Classification Page 5. Why are the ten major classes of Dewey's system sub-divided into smaller areas? Grand County Public Library 6. Under what numbers can we find fiction books in Dewey's system? Think Quest Games to practice Quia Javascript Dewey decimal games Are You Delvin' Enough? Dewey Call Number Guide
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