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 ([email protected])
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 [email protected]