In a message dated 2/22/2007 6:30:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU writes:
TARGET: Demise of Dewey Decimal system
I'm taking a cataloguing course right now in Library School. We haven't been
told about the demise of Dewey. In fact, yesterday our professor gave us
clarification on the demise of MARC. Seems the talk was that XML is ready to
swoop in and drive MARC off the edge of the cliff, but we went over the
benefits/negatives of both and MARC is still in shape and going strong. Seems it's
going to take a lot more than rumors of XML invading its space for MARC to lie
down and fade into the sunset. Too many libraries and librarians depend on it.
Thus, I believe a classification system that has lasted as long as Dewey is
also not going to slip away into the sunset. Some libraries are using LOC,
but that doesn't mean Dewey is gone or going anyplace anytime soon. So, in
answer to your question, my library school is not burying Dewey.
Long live Dewey!
Alma
Alma Ramos-McDermott
MLS Student
ALA Spectrum Scholar
Simmons College
Boston, MA
Former 21 year NYC elementary teacher
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