I've just read a feed from librarystuff which meantions that a library is getting rid of the ddc. We havne't gone to that extent however are in the process of creating a bookshop style collection for our library service. One branch is over half way through the conversion and the 2nd (larger branch) is going to start in the next month or so.
http://www.librarystuff.net/2009/06/08/no-more-dewey-decimal-system-for-adams-library/I don't think we can go as far as Adams library to abandon Dewey altogether but we've created smaller collections including
- Biographies
- Crime
- Countries
- Health and wellness
- House and Garden
- Leisure and hobbies
- General Non fiction
So far the public seem to be taking this very well and are using the library more for browsing.
If you want more details, don't hesitate to contact us at Lockyer Valley Libraries.
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