We are developing an online set of DDC training
materials focused on the needs of experienced librarians who need Dewey
application training. (We hope they will also be useful as supplementary
materials in other Dewey training contexts, e.g., teaching Dewey to LIS
students.) The materials will include a basic course on the structure and use
of the DDC, plus a series of short modules based on special topics (including a
general overview).
We are planning to make all course materials
available on the Dewey web site at no charge. The presentations and exercises
assume the availability of the latest version of the DDC database (i.e.,
WebDewey), and a professor, trainer, and/or experienced Dewey user for offering
explanations and fielding questions. Other interested parties may have access
to course materials, but may need to consult an expert directly for background
information and additional assistance. Note that WebDewey access is provided
without cost as part of OCLC's Library and Information
Science Education Program. Others currently without access to WebDewey can
sign up for access on a 30-day trial basis.
The website contains links for modules and related materials that are available for immediate review. In general, modules include a PowerPoint presentation and a set of exercises to assist learners in putting the principles learned into practice. The exercises often include the titles of approximately 10 bibliographic works, with one or more corresponding subject headings, that together point toward the most appropriate DDC class. Exercise files include pages with only the title and subject heading information, as well as answer sheets with DDC class numbers and explanations.
We expect to make additional modules and related materials available shortly and will blog each entry as it becomes available. We welcome comments directly on the blog entry for each module. If you prefer to send us comments privately, please send them to [email protected] with the subject line of the module, and we will summarize them here.
that's very good idea, developing an online set of DDC training materials don't exist yet online.
I wish you good luck
Posted by: Classe | 25 September 2008 at 10:14 AM
I WANT KNOW ABUT DDC SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION
Posted by: VIJAY | 18 February 2010 at 05:50 AM