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What I did in my library was to class all copies of the plays themselves as 822.3 SHA, and any critical sources (including ones that had a heavy dose of biography -- if they had any criticism, they went in this category) as 822.33 XXX, using the first three letters of the author's last name, or the first three letters of the title in case of an edited compilation of critical essays. Biographies (ones that were essentially biography and not a mix of biography and criticism of the plays) went in 921 SHAKESPEARE (I always spelled out the biographical subject's name -- made for some long labels!). I know, this doesn't follow Dewey strictly. I really DO believe in a controlled vocabulary, and in a more or less strict adherence to Dewey, to enforce some sense of commonality between the school and the public libraries. BUT...... an index is a tool who's purpose is to make accessing the collection easier for the patron. I bent the rules when it was in the best interests of the patrons. This DID make it easier for the students to find the criticisms and the biography amongst the multiple copies of the plays we stocked. I had at least one copy of each play, and as many as fifteen of ones on reading lists, so the 822.3 SHA section was quite large. :-) Mark Williams Consulting Librarian Professional Services for Conferences, Districts, Workshops markwilliams@makaw.net -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "The closest thing you will find to an orderly universe is a good library" Ashleigh Brilliant -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------