Because I *am* a public librarian, though probably quite random, I'd be interested to hear of any libraries who *don't * use Dewey though I imagine most have their own adaptations (for example we shelve 300s media books next to 790s performing arts books though we keep traditional Dewey spine labels)
Nicky Smith
Enquiry Librarian,
Marylebone Information Service,
Marylebone Library
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NW1 5PS
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wylie, Alan
Sent: 28 August 2012 13:59
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Subject: Re: Dewey classification
Quite shocked by Diana's non-response, if she's not interested in the answer then why is she on the list and what publication is she referring to? No wonder some library staff don't like posting on Lis Pub Libs!
Anyway don't know of any that don't use Dewey in the UK but in the US ANYTHINK Libraries don't, see http://www.anythinklibraries.org/news-item/rangeview-library-district-%E2%80%9Cbreaking-dewey%E2%80%9D
Good luck Amanda
Alan Wylie
Islington
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Katy Wrathall
Sent: 28 August 2012 13:34
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Subject: Re: Dewey classification
Not sure why the level of apparent anger in Diana's reply, but surely people who subscribe to this mailing list are hardly random but in fact likely to include exactly who Amanda needs to contact? Glad to see information searching skills being used to gather as wide a range of evidence as possible. Good luck with your studies Amanda, and remember, the best way to learn is to keep an open and enquiring mind.
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