JSTOR
Search results
Classify was a FRBR-based prototype designed to support the assignment of classification numbers and subject headings for books, DVDs, CDs, and other types of materials. This project applied principles of the FRBR model to aggregate bibliographic information above the manifestation level.
Classify is an OCLC Research prototype that helps you classify books, magazines, movies, and music using the Dewey Decimal Classification system or the Library of Congress Classification system.for books, DVDs, CDs, and other types of library materials.
The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is the world’s most widely used way to organize library collections. The DDC constantly updates to enable better discovery across any topic in multiple languages.
Classify (1) To arrange a collection of items according to a classification system. (2) To assign a classification number to an individual work. Close classification. The classification of works to the fullest extent permitted by the notation. Close classification is the opposite of broad classification. See also Broad classification; Full edition.
If you have interest in licensing the Dewey name or classification numbers for a legitimate business purpose, please contact busdev@oclc.org first. We have established licensing arrangements that enable other organizations to use the Dewey name while protecting OCLC's trademark rights.
The main structure of the DDC is presented in three summaries (outlines) of the Dewey Decimal Classification. The summaries give Dewey numbers and their accompanying captions. The captions have been edited to make browsing easier, and so may not match the complete heading found in the DDC classification schedules.
History, Current Use, and Development of the Dewey Decimal Classification. 3.1 The Dewey Decimal Classification—conceived by Melvil Dewey in 1873 and first published in 1876—is a general knowledge organization tool that is continuously revised to keep pace with knowledge.
Classify’s web-based user interface and API were discontinued on 31 January 2024. Classify was developed in 2008 as an experimental classification service, but only a prototype was released.
History and Current Use. The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is a general knowledge organization tool that is continuously revised to keep pace with knowledge. The system was conceived by Melvil Dewey in 1873 and first published in 1876.
Oct 10, 2017 · Find the OCLC Conspectus organized by classification number, allowing you to search the Conspectus at the subject level or to search for Conspectus information by Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress, and NLM classification number.
