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About this course

Format: Self-paced course
Developed by: WebJunction and the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 1 hour

Overview:
In this course, you'll learn about a variety of library classification systems and how they organize library materials to make it easier for library users and staff to locate and browse the physical collection. You’ll also learn about the importance of call numbers in library classification.

Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Describe the purpose of classification systems in libraries  
  • Identify at least three classification systems
  • Read DDC and LCC call numbers and understand their component parts
  • Use your knowledge of classification systems to inform patron interactions

This course contains AI-generated text-to-speech.

Self enrollment (Learner)