Using OCLC WebDewey: Overview

an OCLC tutorial Introduces you to searching and

browsing, how to create user
notes, and how to build numbers.

Revised 27 July 2006

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Copyright and trademark information

The Dewey Decimal Classification is copyright 1996-2006, OCLC Online Computer Library
Center, Incorporated.
DDC, Dewey, and Dewey Decimal Classification are registered trademarks of OCLC Online
Computer Library Center, Incorporated.
WebDewey is a trademark of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Incorporated.

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Contents

1. Benefits and features

2. Introduction to WebDewey records
3. Logon
4. Searching
5. Browsing
6. Browsing LCSH and LCSH (KWIC)
7. User Notes
8. Link to your OPAC
9. An expert builds a WebDewey number
10. WebDewey keyboard shortcuts

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OCLC WebDewey benefits

OCLC WebDewey offers easy-to-use, World Wide Web-based access to the Dewey Decimal
Classification (DDC) and related information, with searching and browsing capabilities;
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) intellectually and statistically mapped to
Dewey numbers; and links from the mapped LCSH to the corresponding LCSH authority
records; selected Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) intellectually mapped to Dewey
numbers; and a work area where you can conveniently build DDC numbers as you read
number building instructions. You can also add your own notes to WebDewey and display
them in context, which allows you to both record valuable information about local
classification practices and have it available for ready reference.  You can link from
WebDewey to your OPAC to send a DDC number search to your OPAC.

This tutorial introduces you to searching and browsing, teaches you how to create user
notes, and shows you how to build numbers accurately and efficiently with WebDewey.

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OCLC WebDewey features

• Flexible searching of the WebDewey and user notes databases. Search functionality includes
limiting by index, combined-term searches in one or multiple indexes using Boolean AND/OR/NOT
operators, proximity searches, right and left truncation, character masking (wildcards), and a
search history feature.

• Browsable sequential indexes of DDC numbers, the Relative Index, and Library of Congress
Subject Headings (LCSH); Abridged Web Dewey also includes Dewey numbers that have been
mapped to new 18th edition of Sears Subject Headings.

• Browsable Keyword in Context (KWIC) indexes of the Relative Index and LCSH.

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OCLC WebDewey features

• Hierarchical displays that show the position class and table numbers in relation to broader and
narrower classes.
• Extensive use of hyperlinks for convenient access to related records and Manual entries cited in
notes.
• Links from LCSH associated with a Dewey number to the corresponding LC authority records.
• Ability to send a DDC number search to the call number index of your local OPAC.
• Displays of the ten main classes and the DDC tables that enable top-down navigation through
the DDC.
• Please note that WebDewey does not offer search access by book title.

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Schedule record
A Dewey number, accompanied by its
caption, displays at the top of each
WebDewey schedule record.

A segmented number contains a slash that

marks the end of the abridged number.

The hierarchy displays the number and the

broader class numbers that contain it as
well as the first level of narrower classes
subordinate to it.  All captions in the
hierarchy display are linked to the
corresponding WebDewey records.

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Schedule record
Notes describe what is found in the current
class and its relationship to other classes.
Notes may also provide number-building
instructions, citation and preference order
instructions, and references to the Manual.

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Manual record
A Manual entry gives advice on classifying
in difficult areas, provides in-depth
information on the schedules, and explains
Dewey practices.  Dewey numbers and
Manual entries mentioned in WebDewey
Manual entries are linked to the
corresponding WebDewey records.

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Table record
The tables provide a means of
representing complex subjects in minute
detail. They are never used alone, but are
required at times to specify aspects of a
subject.  All captions in the table hierarchy
display are linked to the corresponding
WebDewey table records.

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Associated terms
Each WebDewey record lists the
Relative Index terms associated with
the Dewey number or Manual entry
that is the subject of the WebDewey
record being displayed.  These terms
can be a source of additional
terminology related to the subject
being examined.

Most WebDewey records have Library

of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
associated with them.

The headings are linked to the

corresponding LC subject authority
record.

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Associated terms – DDC 22

The enhanced DDC database contains data from the DDC 22 database and additional terms that have been associated with DDC numbers
in the database.  These terms are Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) extracted from a variety of sources and associated either
intellectually or statistically with the DDC.

WebDewey abbreviation Source of term Association method Revised for DDC 22?

EM Editorially mapped LCSH Intellectual Yes

PPT People, Places & Things Intellectual/Statistical No

SM OCLC WorldCat Statistical No

Dewey editorial staff members have intellectually linked terms designated EM to the DDC, and have revised these mappings to fit DDC 22. In
610 Medicine and health, a few headings designated EM will be Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) rather than LCSH; these headings can be
identified because no part of the heading is linked to an authority record.

Terms with the designation PPT have been either intellectually associated with the DDC, or statistically associated and then reviewed by
Dewey editorial staff. PPT mappings in the areas of computer science, religion, and law have been updated to match DDC 22 numbers. All
other PPT mappings reflect DDC 21, and have not yet been revised to fit DDC 22.

The remaining terms, identified with the abbreviation SM, have been automatically linked to the DDC using statistical techniques.  This
measure was applied to WorldCat records that contain MARC 082 (Dewey Decimal Classification number) and a subject heading field, MARC
tags 600-651.

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Associated terms
Abridged WebDewey contains Dewey
numbers mapped to LCSH, Subject
Headings for Children, and the new 18th
edition of Sears Subject Headings.

Select EM, SHC, or SSH to continue.

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Associated terms – Abridged Edition 14

The enhanced DDC database contains data from the Abridged Edition 14 database and additional terms that have been associated with
abridged DDC numbers in the database.  These terms are Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and Sears Subject Headings.

Abridged WebDewey Source of term Association method Revised for Abridged

abbreviation Edition 14?
EM Editorially mapped LCSH Intellectual Yes

SHC Subject Headings for Intellectual No

Children
SSH Sears Subject Headings Intellectual Yes

Dewey editorial staff members have intellectually linked terms with the EM designation to the abridged DDC numbers in the database, and have revised these
mappings to fit Abridged Edition 14. In 610 Medicine and health, a few headings designated EM will be Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) rather than LCSH; these
headings can be identified because no part of the heading is linked to an authority record.

Terms with the SHC designation were extracted from the WorldCat database by processing LC MARC records with headings used in the LC Annotated Card
Program (AC)/Subject Headings for Children's Literature and then reviewed by Dewey editorial staff. The SHC mappings reflect Abridged Edition 13, and have not
yet been revised to fit Abridged Edition 14.

The Sears Subject Headings (SSH), from Sears edition 18, were associated with DDC numbers from Abridged Edition 14 by the H. W. Wilson Company. The
Sears List of Subject Headings is copyrighted (2000-2004) by H. W. Wilson Company.

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Built number record

A built number is constructed according to
"add" instructions stated or implied in the
schedules and tables. In WebDewey, the
first Relative Index term in alphabetical
order serves as the caption for a built
number.

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Built table number

A built table number is constructed
according to add instructions stated or
implied in the schedules or tables to
represent a specific subdivision of a DDC
table. In WebDewey, the first Relative
Index term in alphabetical order serves as
the caption for a built table number.

When more than one Relative Index entry

is associated with a built number, an ellipsis
(...) at the end of the first Relative Index
entry is your visual cue that the number
has more than one Relative Index entry.

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Local browser settings

This is the logon screen located at
http://connexion.oclc.org.  

You enter your OCLC authorization and

password here or select Local Browser
Settings.

Local Browser Settings allow you to save up to

10 authorizations and/or passwords, with one
designated as the default. The default will be
provided for you the next time you log on to
Connexion from your workstation.  

You can change the default logon here. For

further information on Local Browser Settings,
please see Connexion Help.
Authorized Dewey Services users may also
designate their authorizations as Dewey-Only.
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Dewey-only session
The logon screen contains an area of
Related Links that you may find helpful
before you log on.

The Dewey-Only Session under Related

Links toggles the logon button and
allows you to choose between a
Dewey-Only session and a Cataloging
session.  

You will see the Logon button change

depending on which type of session
you specify at logon.

Select the Dewey-Only Session link.

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Dewey-only sessions
Dewey-Only sessions provide access to
WebDewey and/or Abridged WebDewey.

There is a default inactivity timeout of 120

minutes, which is three times longer than
the default inactivity timeout for other
Connexion sessions.

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Welcome page
This is the OCLC Connexion Welcome
page. It is the page you will see after you
enter your OCLC authorization and
password.

Please note: In this tutorial, we have not

selected a Dewey-Only session.

This page provides you with links to many

excellent OCLC and WebDewey resources.
For example, "OCLC WebDewey
Information" links to the WebDewey
quarterly enhancements page.

You can return to the Connexion Welcome

page at any time by Selecting the Home
link.

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Tabs, buttons, and lists

OCLC Connexion uses a tab, button,
and list screen design.

Tabs allow you to move around in the

services and provide options for
cataloging tasks.
Keystroke shortcut: Press
As you select a service tab (for Alt+D to access the
Dewey Services tab.
example, Cataloging, Authorities,
Dewey Services) you go to the default
search screen for that tab.  The related
buttons (sub-categories of options)
and list options change accordingly.

Your authorization determines which

tabs appear in the navigation bar. If
you had selected a Dewey-Only
session, only the Dewey Services and
General tabs would appear.

Select the Dewey Services tab.

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WebDewey search screen

To find records, you either search for them
or browse the indexes to find them. Quick
Tips are available within WebDewey to
assist you. We will look at searching first.

Searching is useful when:

• You have a unique term that is likely to
yield a small number of hits
• You are looking for something that will
be mentioned only in a note, Manual note,
or table
• You are looking for a specific Dewey
number or for a combination of topics.

Notice the 2 links at bottom of the

screen. You can drill down through the
hierarchy by linking to the Main Classes or
Tables.

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Eight search indexes

There are eight (8) WebDewey search
indexes, as shown in the drop-down box.

The Search for box is where you type

your search term(s). You can use multiple
terms to search any index.

Note: Abridged WebDewey offers access

to all of the indexes listed here, plus an
index that contains DDC numbers mapped
to Sears Subject Headings.
Keystroke shortcut: Press
Alt+1 to access the
Select the Next page button to continue. WebDewey Search screen.

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Search history button

The Search History button allows you to
view and use your last 10 searches
Keystroke shortcut: Press
entered through this screen.   Alt+= to open the Search
History window.
The Search History is not cleared when
you log off.  Previous search queries are
associated with your authorization
number and are retained between
Connexion sessions.

NOTE: Separate search histories exist for

the following:
• Quick Search/Quick Browse area
• Search WebDewey screen Keystroke shortcut: Press
Enter to send the search.
• Browse WebDewey screen
• Search WebDewey User Notes screen.

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a search.

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Search exercise
For this exercise We entered bearded
dragons in the Search for box and
selected the index All Fields for you.

Now, you’ll select the Search button. bearded dragons All Fields

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Search results
These are your search results.

WebDewey displays a message that

includes the number of records
retrieved and the search entered; al:
is the label that refers to the All Fields
index.

The letter 'B' next to the second and

third search results indicates that
these are built numbers.

To choose the first record retrieved,

select the numeral one (1). It is a
hyperlink to the actual record.

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Search results
This is the WebDewey record for
597.955, Agamidae.

To go the third record retrieved, we

typed the numeral three (3) in the
record box.
3

To “jump to” the third record, select the

right arrow button.

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Search results
This is the third record.

You can go to another record, or you

can return to the original search
results list.
 
To return to the original results list,
select the Search Results button.

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Search results
You are back to the original search results list.

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Review
1. Toggle to a Dewey-Only session as appropriate to extend your inactivity timer to two hours.
Log on using your valid OCLC authorization and password. To avoid retyping information each
time you log on, use Local Browser Settings to store your authorization and password on your
workstation.

2. Select the links (e.g., Home) on the header bar to move around in Connexion.  Use the
Home page to link to, for example, News and system alerts.

3. Use the tabs (e.g., Dewey Services or Cataloging) to move between services.

4. There are eight (8) WebDewey search indexes. Search WebDewey to find a classification
number appropriate for an item you are describing, and to identify additional subject terms to
use as access points.

5. Use the search results display to see how the system interpreted your search and to refine
your search to improve results.

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Dewey Services tab

To find records, you either search for
them or browse the indexes to find
them.

Let's look at browsing.

First, select the Dewey Services tab.

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Browse button
Notice at the bottom of the screen you
can easily link to Main Classes or
Tables, which allows you to drill down
throughout the hierarchy.

Now, select the Browse button.

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WebDewey browse screen

Browsing is different than searching. Except
in the case of KWIC (Key Word in Context)
indexes, which are explained later in this
tutorial, browsing is like looking at an
alphabetical or numerical index.

The Dewey number or term you browse is

matched, character by character, from left
to right, against the numbers or terms in
the index.

Abridged WebDewey also lets you browse

the Sears Subject Heading index.

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Why browse?
Browsing is useful when:
• You are looking for built numbers and
know the base number
• You are looking for the interdisciplinary
number or main number for a topic
• The word you are searching is likely to
generate too many hits
• You are unsure of the spelling of a term.

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Six browse indexes

There are six (6) WebDewey indexes, as
shown at the right.  Dewey Numbers
(with Captions) is the active index.

We’ll show you how to browse for a

Dewey number. We entered 338.476151
in the Browse for box and selected the
radio button for the Dewey Numbers 338.476151

(with Captions) index.

Now, you’ll select the Browse button.

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Browse view
This is the Browse view in the Dewey
numbers (with Captions) index.

Select the link Drugs

(Pharmaceuticals) -- production
economics,... associated to the
number 338.476151.

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Relevant add instructions

The book you need to classify is about
the pharmaceutical
industry; 338.476151 looks like a good
number for it, but you are unsure of
how the number was built.

To understand how the number

(338.476151) was built, you decide to
look for relevant add instructions by
going up the hierarchy to 338.47001-
338.47999, Subdivisions for products
and services.

Select Subdivisions for products

and services.

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Notes button
To see the entire Notes area,
select the Notes button.

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Notes
When you examine the notes for
record 338.47001-338.47999
Subdivisions for products and services,
you find the add instruction for how
338.476151 was built: 338.47 + 6151.

You could decide to search or browse

for 615.1 to see what it means, but for
now, select the Browse button and
we'll browse another WebDewey index.

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Browsing LCSH
Previously browsed queries are available
when you select the Search History button
on this Browse screen.
The system displays the last 10 browse
queries associated with your authorization.
You can use the Search History to repeat or
revise a previous query. mask

For this exercise you will browse LCSH for

the term 'mask'.
To browse LCSH, we typed mask in the
Browse for box and selected the radio
button for LCSH index.
Now, you’ll select the Browse button.

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Browsing LCSH
This is the result of your browse for
'mask' in LCSH.
You browse LCSH for words and
phrases by typing the first word (or
several words).
You browse the LCSH (KWIC) to see a
word wherever it may occur in an
LCSH.
Note: Some LCSH are mapped to
multiple DDC numbers, as shown here.
Select the Browse button and we'll
browse the LCSH (KWIC) index.

Multiple DDC numbers

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Browsing LCSH (KWIC)

This time, Browse LCSH (KWIC) to see the
difference in results.
To browse LCSH (KWIC), we typed mask
in the Browse for box and selected LCSH
(KWIC) radio button.

mask
Now, you’ll select the Browse button
located on the WebDewey Browse screen.

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Browsing LCSH (KWIC)

This is the result of your browse for
'mask' in LCSH (KWIC).
Key Word in Context brings together
instances of your term wherever it occurs
in the index phrase.
It displays entries that begin with the
word, and then entries that contain the
word in positions other than the
beginning, in alphabetical order.

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Personal & Institution notes
WebDewey site-license subscribers can
create two types of notes: Personal and
Institution. Single-user subscribers can
create only Personal notes.
You can attach a note to any WebDewey
record, or create a general-purpose note
with broad application.
User Notes attached to WebDewey records
provide quick access to guidelines that
reflect local practices and save time by
avoiding duplication of intellectual effort.
To create a user note for this WebDewey
record, select the Create Note button.

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Edit the record

WebDewey provides the DDC number
(DDC#) from the record to which you are
attaching a note.
You can edit the record specifying the
type of note (Personal or Institution),
provide a title for the note, provide a
keyword to facilitate retrieval of the note,
and add the content of the note. The title
and note content fields are required.
The note can include instructions,
guidelines, tips, supplemental
information, examples of numbers built
according to your library's practice,
and/or examples of subjects to classify
under the number.

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Saved note
After the note is saved, it appears as part
of the WebDewey record (shown below)
when that record's page is refreshed or
newly accessed.
You have a chance to edit, display,
cancel, derive a new note, and delete a
note after it is saved by selecting the Edit
button in the User Notes area.

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Create unattached notes

User Notes not attached to Dewey
records are created via the Create button
or by using the drop-down list under
Create Options.

For now, select the Create button.

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Choose type and edit the note

The DDC# field is left blank in the case of a
general note.
Choose the type of note, title, keywords (if
desired), and the content of the note, then
save the note.
When typing keywords, you can separate
keyword terms with a comma, semicolon,
or even a space.
When searching user notes, you can search
by keyword, DDC number, title, or text in
the Note field.

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Search user notes

You can search user notes using the All, DDC
Number, Keyword, Title or Note indexes.
Your last 10 User Notes searches, entered
through this screen, are available by selecting
this Search History button. The searches are
retained between Connexion sessions.

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Maintain notes
You can display your note, edit it, delete
it, derive a new note, or (if your note is
associated to a Dewey number), display
the DDC record where the note appears in
context.

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Setting OPAC Options

You can link from WebDewey (and
Abridged WebDewey) to send a DDC
number search to your OPAC.
First set an option in Preferences. Go to
the General tab and select the Admin
button. Select Dewey Services Options
from the Preferences list. Under the
heading OPAC Options are input boxes for
you to paste or type the URL used in your
OPAC for a call number search. If you
enter a second URL, select one to be the
default.
You can also test the OPAC URL. Enter a
Dewey call number into the DDC# field
and select Test.
Details about how to configure this feature
can be found on the
Dewey frequently asked questions We
b page
.

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OPAC button
After you set you option in Preferences,
you can select the OPAC button to
automatically send a search from any
schedule record to your OPAC's call
number index.

Select the OPAC button.

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Search sent to OPAC

The search for 792.8092 was
automatically sent to the call number
index of the database specified in
Preferences.

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review of sections 5-8.

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Sections 5 - 8
1. Except in the KWIC index, browsing is like looking at an alphabetical or numerical index.
There are six (6 ) indexes to browse in WebDewey.

2. Look in the Notes area for add instructions when building numbers.

3. You can annotate WebDewey with the User Notes feature. Depending on your license, you
can create Personal or Institution notes to provide quick access to guidelines and/or general-
purpose information. Notes are searchable by keyword, DDC number, title, or text in the Note
field.

4. You can set an option in Preferences to link to your local catalog so that you can easily
launch a DDC number search in your catalog from within WebDewey.

Select the Next page button to to see how an expert

user builds a WebDewey number.

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Begin by browsing
In the Browse for box, we typed natural
history and selected Relative Index
radio button.

Now, you’ll select the Browse button.

natural history

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Drill down
Choose Natural History, 508 from the
results list by selecting on 508.

Notice the work area. This is where we

will build a Dewey number.

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Read the notes

Read the notes, then select the Manual
entry 578 vs. 304.2, 508, 910 to look
at it.

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Review the manual entry

Based on suggestions in the Manual
entry, you conclude that the work on the
natural history of Alsace belongs in 508+.

Close the Manual Entry window.

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Use work area & drill down

We entered 508. in the work area for you.
In the downward hierarchy of 508, choose
508.4-508.9 by selecting the link Treatment
by specific continents, countries, 508.
localities in the modern world.

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Quick Browse
Based on the add instruction in the Notes,
add to base number 508 a notation from
Table 2--4-Table 2--9.
alsace
The quickest way to get to the Table is to
browse.
In the Browse box, we entered alsace
and selected Relative Index selected.

You’ll select the Quick Browse button.

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Drill down
Choose Alsace (France) by selecting the
T2-4439 link.

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Number building complete

The built number for the natural history of
Alsace, France, is this: 508 Natural
history plus 4439 from Table 2 for Alsace
equals the number 508.4439.
508.4439
We added the 4439 to the work area for
you.
You can copy and paste the built number
from the work area into another file (e.g.
into a catalog record).
This concludes the number building
section.
Select the Next page button to see a
review of this section.

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Review
1. To begin browsing for a term or terms, select the Browse button located under the Dewey Services tab.
2. Enter the term(s) in the Browse for box. Select the Relative Index (KWIC) radio button. Select the Browse
button located on the Browse WebDewey screen.
3. The Browse Results screen displays. Open the record for the term(s) by selecting the DDC number link.
4. Read the Notes field attached to the record. Select a Manual link to review the entry. Use the information in the
Note to help determine what class number to use. Close the Manual entry window.
5. Use the Work Area text field to enter the class number you’ll use.
6. In the downward hierarchy of the class number record, select the link that best describes the item. The class
number record for that item opens.
7. Browse further by selecting the Browse radio button and entering a term(s) in the text field. Select the Quick
Browse button to search the Tables.
8. The Browse results screen displays. Drill down the hierarchy by selecting a table number link. The Table
Number record opens.
9. Determine what number to use from the table. Append the table number to the class number in the work area
text field. The built number is now complete. Copy/paste the built number in a catalog record or another file.

Select the Next page button to continue.

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Shortcut keystrokes
When "Dewey Services" is your active
Alt+2 Browse (WebDewey or Abridged WebDewey)
tab, the following shortcuts activate
the following buttons. You can get to Alt+3 Create (user note)
the Dewey Services tab in OCLC
Connexion with the shortcut, Alt+D. Alt+1 Search (WebDewey or Abridged WebDewey)

Ctrl+Shift+[ Search WebDewey user notes

Select the Next page button to see a Ctrl+Shift+] Search Abridged WebDewey user notes
list of reference tools.
Alt+= Search History (varies depending on your active screen)

Alt+4 Show (active records)

Ctrl+[ Show Tables (WebDewey)

Ctrl+] Show Tables (Abridged WebDewey)

Alt+W Work Area toggle on/off

Alt+Period Focus cursor on the Work Area

Alt+Shift+Period Work area dialog box

Alt+/ Open link to OPAC

Alt+N Open Cataloging Session/Dewey-Only Session

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