Dewey Training Materials FAQDewey Training Materials FAQ

Dewey Translators MeetingAugust 12, 2008

Rebecca GreenAssistant Editor, DDC

Who are the training materials for?Who are the training materials for?

Focused primarily on the needs of experienced librarians for introductory or refresher Dewey application training

Useful as supplementary materials in other Dewey training contexts, e.g., teaching Dewey to LIS students

What facilities are needed to use the training materials?What facilities are needed to use the training materials?

Electronic classroom

Instructor workstation with PowerPoint, data projector, WebDewey access

Student workstations with WebDewey access

WebDewey access

Existing WebDewey subscription

OCLC's Library and Information Science Education Program

30-day trial basis access; contact Libbie Crawford (crawforl@oclc.org)

What topics will the training materials cover?(*modules currently available)

What topics will the training materials cover?(*modules currently available)

Basic course*Technical introduction to the DDC*WebDewey: Basics Tables (*Table 1) Schedules

Short modules Introduction to the DDC*Choice of number review*Number building: Add tables WebDewey: Advanced Special material types Call number notation

Is there a sequence in which the training modules should be used?Is there a sequence in which the training modules should be used?

No prescribed sequence through all modules

Some prerequisites to more advanced modules:

WebDewey: Basics

Technical introduction to the DDC

Table 1

Choice of number review

Check blog entry: look for DDC in the classroom in the list of categories

What is a typical instructional module like?What is a typical instructional module like?

Learning objectives

Overview (e.g., outline, topic coverage)

Explanation (e.g., key differences, patterns)

Examples

Title; LCSH; Relative Index entries

OCLC accession number + date accessed in Notes

Step-by-step number building

Summary

Segment from Number building: Add tables (1) Segment from Number building: Add tables (1)

Mutually beneficial: The Guardian and Life Insurance in America 368.32006573

LCSH:

Guardian Life Insurance Company—History

Insurance, Life—United States—History

Insurance companies—United States—History

Relative Index entries:

Insurance companies 368.0065

Life insurance 368.32

Note: Remember the rule of zero.

 

Segment from Number building: Add tables (2) Segment from Number building: Add tables (2)

Mutually beneficial: The Guardian and Life Insurance in America 368.32006573

368.32 *Life insurance

*Add as instructed under 368.1–368.8

0065 Insurance companies (from add table under

368.1–368.8)

73 United States (from Table 2, as instructed under 0065 in add table under 368.1–368.8)

How will I know if I’ve learned what I’m supposed to?How will I know if I’ve learned what I’m supposed to?

Exercises

Touch on all major points covered by instructional module

Both student (no answer) and instructor (with answer and explanation) versions of answers included, e.g.,

Music for two: For descant recorders

LCSH: Recorder music (Recorders (2))—Scores

Answer: 785.8364192

(Class with ensemble [duet] making the music—an exception to class-with-the-last rule; note at 786-788 "Class chamber music in 785”)

How can I get access to the training materials?How can I get access to the training materials?

Direct: http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/teachingsite/200801/default.htm

Indirect:

Enter Dewey training in the Google search box

How can I provide feedback on the training materials?How can I provide feedback on the training materials?

If restricted to specific module(s):

Submit comments in connection with blog entry for module

Whether or not restricted to specific module(s):

E-mail dewey@loc.gov