oops...the DDC22 in print will be out in July...the web version is in
June...
~Shonda Brisco
Trinity Valley MS / US Librarian
Fort Worth, TX
sbrisco021@charter.net
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From: "sbrisco" <sbrisco021@CHARTER.NET>
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Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: REF: cataloging questions
> 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outdated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 sure you have something coming...unless the information is SO outdated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 so outdated that all of the Dewey numbers are wrong, you will need to make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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