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The past weeks we had the lengthy discussion about the DDC, and the relevancy of it in modern libraries, and here is a perfect example of what will happen if we discard Dewey or any other system. I know many of us tweak the classification systems to our own needs. I feel that those librarians make it just difficult for the students and later for them, and others that come after them when they retire. Biographies are 920 and 921 in DDC with the three letters of the person last name. If we use a system that work world wide for a few decades now, then librarians or library people will not confuse themselves or their patrons with systems that they create. I almost feel that library associations should fine those who create these practices, like doctors and lawyers who get sued for malpractices. -----Original Message----- From: School Library Media & Network Communications [mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Frederick Muller Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:05 AM To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: BIO Spine labels My biography section has always driven me crazy with large blocks of books in a confusing order. Several years ago I changed my spine labels to BIO AAAAA (5 letters of last name of Biographee instead of three) But when I do inventory, there are still large groups mixed up for example (JACKS, WASH, and ADAMS) I now I have changed my spine label policy to: BIO AAAAA (5 letters of last name of Biographee) AAA (3 letters of first name of Biographee) This will eliminate most of the problems (except for BUSH - which I can deal with) BEFORE YOU WRITE BACK... .I just throw this out as an idea. I know it is not standard but I think it will work for my situation. I had considered doing the last line with the author's name as other libraries do, but that still would not put the books in an order that makes sense. Also, I do not have time to change all my spine labels. I will first change them in the computer and then when I do inventory, the books will be in order. Have a great summer -- Frederick Muller, Librarian Halsted Middle School Library Newton, NJ mullinator52@gmail.com My book reviews are compiled at http://www.mullersreviews.com My book review blog is at http://MullerInTheMiddle.blogspot.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------