Transcription of Introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification
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Introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification
1 Introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification About the Introduction This Introduction explains the basic principles and structure of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system. The Introduction is intended to be used in conjunction with the Glossary and the Manual. The Glossary defines terms used in the Introduction and elsewhere in the Classification . The Manual offers advice on classifying in difficult areas, and explains how to choose between related numbers. Classification : What It Is and What It Does Classification provides a system for organizing knowledge. Classification may be used to organize knowledge represented in any form, , books, documents, electronic resources. Notation is the system of symbols used to represent the classes in a Classification system.
2 3.3 The DDC is the most widely used classification system in the world. Libraries in more than 138 countries use the DDC to organize and provide access to their collections, and
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