The Dewey (DDC21) is about to be updated and will be released on June
15th--to the DDC22. The new volumes will cost $375. This is the four volume
set and you can locate information about this through OCLC at:
http://www.oclc.org/dewey/products/index.htm#dewey22
The volume that you would use first to catalog would depend upon which set
you have right now. I have one of the older sets and I'm using volume 2
(because it is a three volume set) and this one contains the breakdown of
all 10 categories. If you don't have a CIP available, you will need to
determine the subject(s) of the book and from there decide where to classify
the book.
One of the best instructors that I had in my library science courses stated,
"Start where you are rather than go back." This means that regardless of
where your collection is at this point, you must begin to build AND weed.
If this means going back through and getting rid of books that are outdated
while you replace, then toss. However, don't toss everything without making
sure you have something coming...unless the information is SO outdated that
you're sure to give students the wrong information. If your collection is
so outdated that all of the Dewey numbers are wrong, you will need to make
some serious decisions about your time in comparison to the cost of
replacing these titles.
If you can do a collection age calculation (through Follett's software
program or free from Mackin Books or even Follett's Titlewave program), you
can learn where your weaknesses are in this area.
If you need help with the Lewis and Clark book, please email me...I'm also
re-doing my catalog so DDC and I have become quite good friends (again).
~Shonda Brisco
Trinity Valley MS / US Librarian
Fort Worth, TX
sbrisco021@charter.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joyce Pavelko" <jpavelko@DISTRICT96.K12.IL.US>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 12:36 PM
Subject: REF: cataloging questions
> I ask these question with fear and trepidation. Let me first say, I do
> not remember a thing about cataloging, so please do not chastise me for
> asking these questions or for not remembering cataloging. I received my
> degree over 15 years ago, but did not move into the library until 2
> years ago. I have simply forgotten! I do very well with every aspect of
> my job--except cataloging questions.
>
> Here is what happens: when I am not sure where to place a book, I check
> other libraries on the Internet. I often find a variety of choices and
> the problem is, I don't know how to settle the question for myself. To
> complicate the matter, much of my collection is old. From what I read on
> LM_NET, the Dewey tables have been changed over the years. If I put the
> new book in a section whose Dewey numbers have been reworked, it would
> be like putting "new wine into old wineskins." I would rather change the
> whole group.
>
> 1) What Dewey books should I be using to catalog? Index version? Tables
> version?
>
> 2) Where do I purchase them? (Online services are not an option. I need
> hardcover books.)
>
> 3) I have a detailed question about Lewis and Clark books, and I would
> like to correspond with someone to help me.
>
> Please respond off the list and please be kind. Thank you. ")
>
> Joyce Pavelko
> Learning Center Director
> Ivy Hall School
> Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
> jpavelko@district96.k12.il.us
>
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