Hi,
Would any libraries in the South Wales area be interested in sending staff
along to the above training event?
This course provides an introduction to using Dewey. It is based on the
recent 22nd edition
Number Crunching : a guide to classifying with Dewey
What does it cover?
At the end of the day delegates will have
* Considered the history and structure of Dewey
* Examined how to define the subject content of an item
* Practised number building using the range of options available in
Dewey
* Looked at strategies for deciding between alternative classifications
* Considered using Dewey in MARC21
Practical exercises are used throughout the day to illustrate and
reinforce the various techniques being considered.
Who should attend?
Cataloguers and other members of staff involved with classifying
library materials in any type of library.
Date: Thursday 6th May 2004
Venue: University of Wales Institute Cardiff
Cost: approx. £120 (Inc lunch)
Please email me by Wednesday 3rd March if you are interested in attending
this course.
Jane Daniels
Information Advisor - Cataloguing
University of Wales Institute Cardiff,
Library Central Services Unit,
Western Avenue,
Cardiff.
CF5 2YB
Tel 029 2041 6277
Fax 029 2041 6908
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