Two weeks ago, we put out a call for Dewey Decimal Classification inspired tattoos. This week we're back to show off what we found.
These Dewey tattoos represent their owners' cataloging creds. Samantha's (L) features the number 025.31 The catalog, with the standard subdivision T1—092 Biography. Leigh's tattoo (R) is similar, 025.3 Bibliographic analysis and control plus T1—092 Biography, with the addition of the owl and book publisher's logo below.
Alice never thought she would get a tattoo, but when she heard about "librarian spine labels" she had to have one of her own. Following 025.3 Bibliographic analysis and control with T1—092 Biography, F459 is the Cutter Sanborn for her last name. The additional K is the workmark that designates her parents as her "authors."
Another popular Dewey tattoo is one that points to a favorite book or period of literature. Ellen's beloved Harry Potter tattoo (L) is built using 823 English & Old English literatures plus subdivision T3B—821-828:/9 1900-. Sarah's tattoo (R) also covers her favorite period of English literature, 823 English & Old English literatures with subdivision T3B—821-828:/912 1900-1945, representing The Hobbit (of which she owns 23 different editions so far!). Sarah's tattoo is written in the handwriting of one of her best friends, whom she met on the first day of their library tech program.
Caroline is a K-pop addicted public librarian and her tattoo broadcasts both of those interests. Her Dewey number is built using 781.63 Popular music and the standard subdivision T1—095 Asia.
Paul's tattoo is a unique take on Project Semicolon, a suicide prevention organization. Each Dewey number that makes up his semicolon represents something that is important to Paul, such as 780—Music, 800—Literature, and 306.85—Family. Together, these numbers are the things that bring him joy.
Thank you to everyone who shared their tattoos and stories with us! We always love to see the different ways that the DDC is used, both inside and outside of libraries.
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