Free Cataloging Resources: Classification

• Dewey introductions:  —one for kids and one for adults
• Dewey summaries:  https://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/dewey/ddc23-summaries.pdf
• Introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification: https://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/dewey/versions/print/intro.pdf

• LC Classification Outline: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/
• Library of Congress Classification PDF Files: https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCC/freelcc.html
• Library of Congress Classification and Shelflisting Manual (CSM): https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeCSM/freecsm.html

• Library of Congress Cutter Table: https://www.loc.gov/aba/pcc/053/table.html
• Subclass G: LC Geographic Cutter Numbers: https://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/GCutter.pdf (Library of Congress list of Cutter Numbers for Geographic locations)
• OCLC Dewey Cutter Program (includes Sanborn 4 figure cutter): https://www.oclc.org/support/services/dewey/program.en.html

• OCLC Classify: Classify was unfortunately discontinued on January 31st, 2024. You can email SL.Cataloging@dca.nm.gov for help with Dewey or Library of Congress Classification
• Cataloging Calculator: http://calculate.alptown.com/

Dewey:

• Dewey Teaching Resources: https://www.oclc.org/en/dewey/resources/teachingsite.html
• Technical Introduction to the DDC: https://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/dewey/resources/teachingsite/courses/Technical_Introduction.pdf
• Using the Dewey Decimal System and WebDewey Effectively: https://youtu.be/M32nYaoXoAM?si=-A_gLKxJ80OKbFiy
• How to Find Dewey Decimal Classification Numbers (a recording from NMSL's Tech Services Bureau. the passcode is: e3R+RZH%): https://nmculture-org.zoom.us/rec/share/8vtYOD1HW9UxGjpSU4DwQb1-jaO9HdOrGYRrMcu1LlB9Yjk3gzbYMjvHb79s99Xa.C12wmSLH_FnYmCxj

Library of Congress:

• Library of Congress Classification (LCC): Introduction (ALCTS): http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/090716
• Library of Congress Classification (LCC): Intermediate (ALCTS): http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/092116
• Cutter Numbers and Shelflisting for LC Classification (ALCTS): http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/022118