Q: Does the DDC have to connect exactly with the LCSH? A: Yes, it should and you can actually get pretty close with this if you do a good job with subject analysis.
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DDC Connects with LCSH
Posted in DDC, LCSH on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Cutter Number Source
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Is the cutter number created over the main entry or from the author’s name as it appears on the title page? A. The Cutter is created for main entry. So you have to figure that out from the statement of responsibility.
Specificity of DDC
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. How specific do you want us to go with section two of Exercise #6? For all of them, I have one number after the decimal, but it is difficult to be more specific without an actual object to examine. A. It depends what you find in the schedules. Some may only have one number [...]
Connexion & DDC
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Just a general question are we tied to using the Connexion for Dewey numbers or it is possible to use a dewey book? A. The set of hardbound DDC is available at University Library on reserve. If using your own, it should be the current, 22nd ed.
DDC & Summer’s
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Can we use just plain law on this one [Summer's title] or does it have to be specific? A. Law itself is too broad. You need to move along the hierarchy to see what is available. Remember this book deals with philosophy and theory of law.
Cutter Numbers
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. We (mostly) go by the 100 tag for Cutter numbers, right? A. Cutter: you go by the main entry. The main entry could be the title, be careful with those.
Two Books, Same DDC #?
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. I found on the Peters and Whiteside books I got the same number [DDC] is that possible? A. It is entirely possible, but you could also class Whiteside in the 300s
Event hough the subject headings used algebras, can we use algebra?
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Even though the subject headings used algebras, can we use algebra. [Peters] A. There is a more specific number [DDC].
Changing of the Gods & DDC
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. For the art book if I typed in art would I find something on sculpture or technique. I am having trouble with that one, I tried religion etc and every number is different. Do we go with a basic number for religion focusing on gods. [Goldenberg] A. Be careful with this one. When you [...]
More than one possible DDC answer?
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Are you looking for one specific answer for each of the labels, or is there more than one possible answer? A. There is always more than one DDC that would work. You may even come up with something better than what I have.
Specificity of DDC & OCLC Records
Posted in DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. A question I have about the assignment is that for one of the works I prefer a certain call number from WebDewey. However, it is the exact same as the one in the OCLC record. Is it all right to use that, or should I use a different one that is less specific? A. [...]
Part II DDC #4&5
Posted in 1, DDC on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. For part 2 of Exercise #6 I am having trouble finding the DDC for no. 4 and 5 A. Ok, no. 4 is about art sculpture. Follow Up Q. For no. 5 I tried education and also philosophy of education but had no luck A. No. 5 is about secondary educ. You have to [...]
* & DDC
Posted in DDC on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. When we’re looking up DDC in OCLC and we find one with a “*” beside it, what does that mean? I thought I read somewhere that that was an incorrect number to use? A. Are you talking about in OCLC record or in WebDewey. For example in WebDewey, *Philosophers and psychologists represents the optional [...]
Already assigned DDCs
Posted in DDC on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Who has the final say on deciding Dewey numbers? I have noticed in the front of newer books, a Dewey number is already assigned. A. LC has a DDC division that assigns base Dewey number to the records. You can use these numbers to help assign DDC to your collection. That is why you [...]
Fellner, LCSHs, & DDCs (DDCs & LSCH specificity)
Posted in DDC, LCSH on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. I have found two DDCs for the Fellner title. I found one for profit, which is the first LCSH in my record, and then I have found another one for Bayesian field theory which is my second LCSH. Isn’t the Bayesian field theory more specific? A. Both subjects are of significance to this title. [...]
Dewey & Fiction
Posted in DDC, Form Subdivision, LCSH on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Do we need a Dewey number for a fiction title? Wouldn’t most libraries put it in the Fiction section? A. Yes, you must assign a DDC for the Maugham title for our exercises. As to library local policies on DDC, it depends. Most public libraries do not class their fiction.
Cutter Numbers
Posted in DDC on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. If title is main entry, we cutter for the first word in the title, correct? A. The first significant word, do not Cutter for an initial article.
Edited Works & Cutter Numbers
Posted in AACR2 Area 1 Statement of Responsibility, DDC, Main and Added Entry on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. If a book is edited, the cutter # has to be of the title? A. Yes. In an edited work the title is main entry. You Cutter for main entry.
LCSH Order & Dewey Numbers
Posted in DDC, LCSH, MARC on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Does it matter which LCSH we use to get our Dewey number from? Since we have two different ones I didn’t know if one would be better than the other. A. You first LCSH should be the primary one that pertains to the subject. So you should try to class your book in that [...]
Specificity of Dewey Numbers
Posted in DDC on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. For the DiIulio title, you stated that Dewey nos. 351 or 352 would have been OK to use. Would you have marked any off if we had not gone further than the base number? A. For something this close, probably not. 350 yes was too broad, I would deduct.
Dewey & LCSH
Posted in DDC, LCSH on February 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Q. Will it be possible for different students to have different Dewey numbers based on their own LCSH? A. Most definitely. There is not one right answer. I will check your DDC to make sure it is in the right discipline and as close as you can get to your LCSH.
