Hold on to those contributed numbers
We're in the process of upgrading some back-end Dewey databases. You shouldn't notice any changes in WebDewey, and should be able to use it normally.However, if you have any built numbers you want to ...
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EPC 147 exhibits ready for review + DDC at ALA
The DDC Editorial Policy Committee (EPC) will next convene virtually for their annual Meeting 146, 22-23 July. All of the proposals they'll be reviewing our now available for review at our Google Driv...
OCLC expands Dewey services with Spanish-language translation
Spanish-language Dewey services broadens support for global library communitiesOCLC, the worldwide leader in library cataloging and metadata services, is pleased to announce the availability of Dewey ...
Going with the flow
Back in February, I announced the results of EPC 146A, our editorial committee’s most recent asynchronous meeting. I mentioned that one of the proposals was returned for further consideration, while t...
The Dewey Decimal Classification 2026 print-on-demand version is now available.
(by Charlotte Wells) The print version of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is updated annually to reflect changes to the DDC and provides comprehensive coverage across topics. What's new ...
Results of EPC 146A
Our Editorial Policy Committee (EPC) wrapped up their virtual Meeting 146A with the end of January, having considered seven change proposals.Five of the seven were approved, and the changes are live i...
WebDewey install Friday, January 23
There will be a WebDewey install this Friday, January 23 at 9:00 AM EST (14:00 UTC). We will be updating a few links, such as the one to the Dewey blog, which will now point to this board instead. We ...
EPC 146A exhibits ready for review
The DDC Editorial Policy Committee (EPC) will hold their next asynchronous meeting from January 5-30. At this meeting, Meeting 145A, they will consider a slate of exhibits with proposed changes to the...
First EPC 146A exhibits posted
The DDC Editorial Policy Committee (EPC) will meet asynchronously in January for Electronic Meeting 146A. Four of the proposals from this meeting are now available for review at our Google Drive page:...
Matariki, New Year celebrations, and holidays in the DDC
Before this year's EPC meeting, we got a question about Matariki, the Māori New Year and a New Zealand public holiday since 2022. The DDC has 394.2614 New Year under "Holidays of December, January, F...
