There are places available on the next Dewey 22 Training Day in Dublin. Full details of the course and how to book are given below. NUMBER CRUNCHING : A guide to classifying with Dewey Decimal Classification This course provides a sound introduction to classifying general library materials using Dewey 22. There are still places available on this course to be offered in Dublin on 24 June. Full booking details at the foot of this message. For further details see our website. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is intended for library cataloguers using Dewey Decimal Classification (22nd ed) in their work. It would also be appropriate as a guide to Dewey for reference librarians or subject liasion librarians/readers’ advisors. COURSE OBJECTIVES 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 usingthe 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. WHEN & WHERE? Venue: Buswell's Hotel, Dublin Date: Friday 24 June Time: 9.45am-4.30pm Cost: €300.00 HOW TO BOOK To reserve a place on this course or for to request more information please contact us at the address below. We shall need the following information Course to be attended Delegate name Institution name & address Tel/Fax/e-mail\ Invoice name & address (if different) Order no. Special requirements (eg dietary) Important notice Once a booking has been confirmed the following cancellation charges will apply. No cancellation can be accepted less than 48 hours before the course. Cancellation received less than 7 days before the course 80% charge Cancellation between 7 & 21 days before the course 50% charge Cancellation more than 21 days before the course No charge Allegro Training 1 North End Farm Cottages Cheriton, Alresford, Hants SO24 0PW Tel/Fax: + 44 (0)1962 771719 e-mail: [log in to unmask] website: www.allegrotraining.co.uk