The Dewey Decimal Classification system is used to organize information into general areas, which are then broken into smaller, more specific topics. Based on the topic and author, books are then assigned numbers, known as call numbers. A call number serves as a book's home address—it's where you can find it on the shelf.
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Here is a breakdown of the general areas organized within the Dewey Decimal Classification system...
000 General Knowledge
Almanacs, encyclopedias, libraries, museums, newspapers, etc.
100 Psychology
Death & dying, ethics, feelings, logic, superstitions, etc.
200 Religions and Mythology
Bible, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, world religions, Greek & Roman mythology
300 Social Sciences and Folklore
Careers, customs, environment, families, government, manners, money, etc.
400 Languages and Grammar
English, foreign languages, dictionaries, grammar, etc.
500 Math and Science
Biology, chemistry, geology, physics, etc.
600 Medicine and Technology
Computers, engineering, inventions, nutrition, exercise, health, cookbooks, etc.
700 Arts and Recreation
Crafts, drawing, games, jokes, music, movies, sports, etc.
800 Literature
Plays, poetry, Shakespeare, writing, etc.
900 Geography and History
Biographies, country information, states, travel, wars, etc.
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