Dewey Decimal Classification

Summary

Dewey Decimal Classification is a universal classification scheme^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Dewey Decimal Classification is the creator of Melvil Dewey^[3].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's instance of is recorded as universal classification scheme^[4].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's instance of is recorded as decimal classification^[5].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's instance of is recorded as library classification scheme^[6].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's instance of is recorded as series of creative works^[7].
• Dewey Decimal Classification was published by OCLC, Inc.^[8].
• Dewey Decimal Classification is used for item of collection or exhibition^[9].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's Commons category is recorded as Dewey Decimal System^[10].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's language of work or name is recorded as English^[11].
• 1876 marks the founding of Dewey Decimal Classification^[12].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library^[13].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as DDC 11^[14].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as DDC 18^[15].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as DDC 19^[16].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as DDC 20^[17].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as DDC 21^[18].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as DDC 22^[19].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's has edition or translation is recorded as DDC 23^[20].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's official website is recorded as https://www.oclc.org/en/dewey.html^[21].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Dewey Decimal Classification^[22].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's described at URL is recorded as https://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/dewey/ddc23-summaries.pdf^[23].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's used by is recorded as library^[24].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's main Wikidata property is recorded as P1036^[25].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's main Wikidata property is recorded as P8359^[26].
• Dewey Decimal Classification's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'DDC'}^[27].

Body

Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include universal classification scheme^[4], decimal classification^[5], library classification scheme^[6], and series of creative works^[7].

Origins

1876 marks the founding of Dewey Decimal Classification^[12].

Use and Application

Dewey Decimal Classification is used for item of collection or exhibition^[9]. Its used by is recorded as library^[24].

Why It Matters

Dewey Decimal Classification has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[28]