How to Look Up Dewey Decimal Numbers on Books

The Dewey Decimal system, first created by Melvil Dewey in 1876, is the classification system that allows books within a similar genre to be grouped together in a setting such as a library. The Dewey system is a standard that is the most widely used method of organization of any kind in the world, according to library research organization OCLC. The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) is divided into 10 subjects. Looking for a book using the DDC can be done for free at your local library or online for a fee.

Instructions

    • 1

      Go to your local library and peruse their catalog system. Most libraries have computer terminals that allow you look up the book in question using the system. Keep in mind that the specific book's number may vary between libraries. The numbers and the corresponding classes are:

      000 -- General works (including computer science, information and miscellaneous)

      100 -- Philosophy (and psychology)

      200 -- Religion

      300 -- Social sciences

      400 -- Languages

      500 -- Pure sciences (including mathematics)

      600 -- Technology (practical arts, including applied science, medicine, engineering, business accounting, agriculture and salesmanship)

      700 -- Fine arts (and recreation, including architecture, painting, photography, music, and other amusements)

      800 -- Literature

      900 -- History, geography and biography

    • 2

      Use the number that you obtained from the library's computer system to determine what section of the library your book will be located in.

    • 3

      Physically look for the book on the library's shelf. The Dewey system will direct you to the specific section, but you will have to hunt for it on your own.

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