For questions or comments,
please contact us at edref@uflib.ufl.edu
Browsing Books by Dewey Decimal Classification
Browsing Books by Dewey Decimal Classification
At the Education Library, some older materials are still arranged by Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), but will eventually be reclassed using Library of Congress Classification. Many school and public libraries still use the DDC class. Below is a guide for browsing by call number.
The system is made up of ten main classes or categories, each divided into ten secondary classes or subcategories, each having ten subdivisions of its own.
000-099
Generalities: encyclopedias, periodicals, newspapers, Internet, museums, general works 100-199
Philosophy : psychology, logic, ethics 200-299
Religion : Bible, theology, church doctrine, mythology 300-399
Social Sciences : sociology, economics, law, education, shopping, folk tales 400-499
Language : dictionaries, grammars, readers, all languages 500-599
Pure Sciences : mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry 600-699
Technology : health, cooking, engineering, agriculture, aircraft, pets, business 700-799
The Arts: architecture, sculpture, painting, music, sports 800-899
Literature: poetry, drama and essays in all language 900-999
Geography & History : general geography, travel, histories of all countries and ages Note: Look for Education subject materials in the 370-379 Dewey Decimal call numbers.
