Most public libraries in the United States organize and shelve their materials based on the Dewey Decimal Classification system. This one-hour Know & Go was created with library assistants, volunteers and all employees who are responsible for shelving library materials using Dewey in mind. Through demonstration and interactive materials, participants will explore introductory shelving concepts using the Dewey Decimal Classification system, common shelving mistakes, and approaches to maintaining an organized library collection. A companion session on Shelving with Library of Congress Classification System (LCC) is also available.
Scheduled Dates
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August 26, 2026, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Registation closes Aug 24, 2026 8:30am CT |
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- Identify the purpose of using the Dewey Decimal Classification system
- Apply the Dewey Decimal Classification system to shelving practices
- Create an effective shelving strategy to help patrons find materials in the library
Instructor(s)
Kyla Hunt is the Library Services Trainer and Missouri Libraries 2 Go (MOLIB2GO) Coordinator at Amigos Library Services. Her career has featured experiences in a variety of government, nonprofit, and library institutions, including the Cedar Park Public Library, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and TechSoup Global. She is interested in all aspects of the library field, having worked in youth services, reference librarianship, technical services, and library instruction. Her book, Library Programs and Services for New Adults, was published in 2017. Outside of libraries, Kyla likes to crochet, spend time with her family and cats, and bake pumpkin cake.