Dewey Decimal System

What is the primary purpose of the Dewey Decimal System?

• To categorize books by author's last name.

• To assign permanent shelf space based on book height.

• To organize books by subject for easy retrieval.

• To track the date books entered the library.

Who developed the Dewey Decimal System?

• Melvil Dui

• Melvil Dewey

• Library of Congress

• A group of academic librarians

When was the Dewey Decimal System first published?

• 1930

• 2011

• 1876

• 1890

Which Dewey Decimal Classification range is used for History and Geography?

• 000-099

• 300-399

• 800-899

• 900-999

Where is the Dewey Decimal number for a book typically found?

• On the front cover.

• On the first page.

• On the book's spine.

• Inside the back cover.

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