1. Word cloud
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What are call numbers used for?
2. Slide
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Call numbers are a way to organize books in a library. The number is usually a combination of letters and numbers. Call numbers help us to find books in the library quickly!
What are Call Numbers?
3. Slide
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Call numbers are used to organize library materials in a systematic way. They usually consist of numbers, letters, and/or words that indicate the subject, author, and sometimes the title of a book. When searching for a book in the library, it is important to look up the call number to know where to find it on the shelf. The Dewey Decimal System is the most widely used call number system in school libraries. It is composed of three parts: the class number, the author number, and the book number.
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4. Slide
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The Dewey Decimal System, the most common system of assigning call numbers, was created by Melvil Dewey in 1876. In libraries, books often have multiple call numbers. This is because the same book can sometimes be classified in different subject categories. The call numbers for books in some libraries are sometimes assigned by the author's name, rather than the subject of the book.
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5. Open question
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What is the Dewey Decimal Classification System?
6. Open question
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What other classification systems are there and how are they different from the Dewey Decimal Classification System?
7. Open question
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What do you think is the best way to find a book in the library?
8. Open question
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What information do you need to look up a book using the Dewey Decimal Classification System?
9. Drawings
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Question: What are call numbers and how are they used in a library? Clues: • Call numbers are unique labels given to books and other resources to help organize a library. • Call numbers are typically written on the spine of the book and each number has a specific meaning. • Call numbers can also be used to search the library's catalog. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work with a partner to create a flowchart that explains how to find and use call numbers in a library. B. Work with a partner to create a storyboard that explains a library visit using call numbers.
10. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What is the purpose of library call numbers?
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