DDC

E90479

DDC is a widely used library classification system that organizes books and other materials into numbered subject categories for easy retrieval.

Observed surface forms (1)

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D.D.C. 0 1

Statements (51)

Predicate Object
instanceOf knowledge organization system
library classification system
abbreviationOf Dewey Decimal Classification
allows notation extension with decimal points
basedOn decimal notation
developedBy Melvil Dewey
exampleClass 000 Computer science, information & general works
100 Philosophy & psychology
200 Religion
300 Social sciences
400 Language
500 Science
600 Technology
700 Arts & recreation
800 Literature
900 History & geography
feature hierarchical structure
numerical notation
relative index
subject categories
tables for standard subdivisions
firstPublishedInYear 1876
fullName Dewey Decimal Classification
geographicScope international
hasEdition 23rd edition
maintainedBy OCLC
organizes audio-visual materials
books
digital resources
periodicals
originalLanguage English
purpose facilitate retrieval of books and other materials
organize library materials by subject
topLevelDivisionCount 10
topLevelDivisions 000–099
100–199
200–299
300–399
400–499
500–599
600–699
700–799
800–899
900–999
usedFor shelving arrangement in libraries
subject cataloging in library catalogs
usedIn academic libraries
libraries
public libraries
school libraries
special libraries

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