| For LibrariansStandardsDDC22 |
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| Introduction |
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Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) is an ideal general knowledge organization tool which is built on sound principles
as following: - meaningful notation in universally recognized Arabic numerals,
- well-defined categories,
- well-developed hierarchies, and
- a rich network of relationships among topics.
Melvil Dewey has conceived Dewey Decimal Classification in 1873. It was first published in 1876 and is continuously being
revised to keep pace with knowledge. The DDC is published in print and electronic versions by OCLC Online Computer
Library Center, Inc. OCLC owns all copyright rights in the Dewey Decimal Classification, and licenses the system for a
variety of uses.
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| What documentation is available? |
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DDC 22 is composed of four volumes. Volume 1 focuses on description of DDC 22. It also explains on the differences between
the previous edition and the latest version. Volume 2 describes the DDC summaries and the schedules from 000 - 599. Volume 3
describes the schedules from 600 - 999. Volume 4 lists out the relative index alphabetically.
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| Are there any translations? |
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The DDC has been translated into over thirty languages. Translations of recent full and
abridged editions of the DDC are completed or underway in Arabic, Chinese, French,
German, Greek, Hebrew, Icelandic, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, and
Vietnamese.
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| Want to know more? |
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If you are new to DDC 22 and wish to know more about it, The DDC 22 Introduction from OCLC provides you a full reprint
from volume 1 of DDC 22. This introduction provides a detailed overview of the DDC, including basic terminology and an
explanation of DDC structure. Furthermore, it is also completed with many helpful examples.
You can download The DDC 22 Introduction now.
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| Website |
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For further information regarding DDC 22, please go to http://www.oclc.org/dewey/. |
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