Introduction to DDC classification
Professional event
Photo: DNB, Tina Mengel
begin 18.04.2023, 10:00
end 18.04.2023, 17:00
location Leipzig
This course provides an introduction to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), which will enable the participants to apply the system independently. The basics of classifying with the DDC are taught through practical exercises. In addition to general information, participants will learn the basic principles of the DDC, the structure of a class, the basic rules for assigning Dewey numbers, and how to build numbers by adding subdivisions from the auxiliary tables and the schedules. Hands-on exercises will be carried out in WebDewey Deutsch, the online service of DDC Deutsch.
Referent: Dr. Guido Bee (Subject Cataloguing, German National Library)
Information and Contact
The event will be held in German.
Venue: German National Library in Leipzig, "Hörsaal" (B_1_083)
Costs: Free admission
Duration: 7 hours
Booking: Registration until 10 April 2023 at g.bee@dnb.de
Cloakroom info: Please lock your bags and backpacks in the lockers.
Accessibility: The area in which the event will be taking place is barrier-free accessible.
Contact: Dr. Guido Bee
g.bee@dnb.de
Phone: +49 69 1525-1511
Address and getting here
German National Library
Deutscher Platz 1
04103 Leipzig
Getting here
We advise you to use public transport.
1 / By public transport
By rail
From the main railway station, take S-Bahn S1 in the direction of Riesa, S2 in the direction of Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz, S3 in the direction of Stötteritz or S5/S5X in the direction of Zwickau. Journey time approx. 7 minutes, get off at “Leipzig MDR”. Exit onto Semmelweisstraße, then turn right and continue for 400 m to the intersection at Straße des 18. Oktober.
Alternatively, take tram line 16 from platform 2 in front of the main railway station (in the direction of Lößnig) and get off at “Deutsche Nationalbibliothek”. Journey time approx. 11 minutes.
By air
From Leipzig/Halle airport, take S-Bahn S5/S5X in the direction of Zwickau. Journey time approx. 30 minutes, get off at “Leipzig MDR”. Exit onto Semmelweisstraße, then turn right and continue for 400 m to the intersection at Straße des 18. Oktober.
2 / By car
Approaching from the north
Take the A9 to the Schkeuditzer Kreuz intersection, continue on the A14 towards Dresden and take the Leipzig-Mitte (city centre) exit; continue on the B2 towards Leipzig city centre as far as the intersection at Prager Straße/Semmelweisstraße (follow the signs for “Deutsche Nationalbibliothek”).
Approaching from the south and east
Take the A9 or A14, change to the A38 and continue to the Leipzig-Süd exit; change to the B2 and continue to the Südvorstadt exit; turn right into Kurt-Eisner-Straße and continue to the German National Library.
3 / Accessibility
The German National Library in Leipzig has disabled parking spaces right in front of the building. The entrance for disabled visitors is signposted. The reading rooms and cafeteria are accessible by lift.
Last changes:
02.03.2023
