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Dear Colleagues, And when I go into a bookstore like Barnes & Noble, I have to ask the clerks to look up a book on their database because I have searched for the book in what I thought would be the correct location. So the public still needs to have a database, like an OPAC, in the bookstore. Does this mean that these AZ librarians will look everything up for their patrons?? Just my 2 cents!! Have a great Friday!!! Sydney Schatz Librarian Liberty High School 100 Liberty Minutemen Drive Bedford, VA 24523 USA fancyschatz@hotmail.com >From: Anne Oelke <cflibrary@CF.K12.WI.US> >Reply-To: Anne Oelke <cflibrary@CF.K12.WI.US> >To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU >Subject: Re: Dewey Decimal System eliminated in new Arizona library. >Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 08:53:46 -0500 > >So now all of the books will have to have a shelving location put into the >record such as History--US--Civil War. Then this will need to be on the >book somewhere so that it can be reshelved in its proper spot (more or >less). Then there will need to be a map of the facility indicating where >every section is located (why don't bookstores have maps at the door???). >And of course all of this will need to be in some electronic database so >the customer (patron) can find it. Huh, I think I just described DDC or LC >and an OPAC. Oh, and all of those titles that fit more than one category >will need multiple access points in the database (can we say subject >headings or cross-references??). I think that I can make better use of my >time and resources by serving my patrons and not reinventing the wheel. > >Ok, eyerolls and sarcasm over (mostly)--what can each of us learn from >this? 1. Emphasize to all of our patrons/students/customers that DDC or LC >are subject classification systems. The number is just a code to help us >find the spot a book is located. >2. Good signage and labeling of sections /shelves is helpful to our >patrons/students/customers. >3. Providing a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere makes our facilities >more attractive to the end user. > >What other lessons to any of you see in this? > >Barbara Allen wrote: >> This may be of interest: >>_http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0530nodewey0530.html_ >>(http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0530nodewey0530.html) >> OMG >> >-- >Anne Oelke >Library Media Specialist pK-12 >Cambria-Friesland School District >Cambria, WI >mailto:cflibrary@cf.k12.wi.us > >-------------------------------------------------------------------- >Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. >To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu >In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL >3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. >* LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ >* LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ >* EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ >* LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html >-------------------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________________________________________ Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event this summer - only on MSN http://liveearth.msn.com?source=msntaglineliveearthhm -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------