What do the decimal numbers in the Subject field of a Library listing signify (I.E. 220.9 or 220.42 or 220.5, etc.)?
Is there a list of them somewhere which I might use in defining collections, etc.?
220 numbers are all "Bible" in the Dewey Decimal System. Maybe it's that?
http://www.nationalbiblecollege.org/NBCS_Library_Call-Numbers.htm
It does appear that the numbers are from the Dewey Decimal System. I am interested in finding a list of the numbers used by catalogers for the resources published by Logos or those licensed to Logos. The list published at your link by the National Bible College and Seminary does not cover all those Dewey Decimal numbers for resourcces published/licensed at Logos (I.E. 281.3, etc.). This list does however cover the vast majority of resources in the religious, theological, biblical, ecclesiastical, church historical, denominational, etc. categories.
Beyond what you have pointed me to, I would like to find a more complete listing for digits to the right of the decimel, if such a list exists?
Thank you very much!
I think that the Library of Congress still has a page on the Dewey decimal system
The latest version of the system is a catalog in 4 volumes, also available as an online service. I think to get down to the level you are interested in, there is a subscription required that would give you credentials to log into the online site. Otherwise, you can find some of them, hit and miss, by internet search like Google.
http://www.oclc.org/dewey/default.htm
Kaye
Those numbers are subdivisions added from supplementary tables. DDC is a hierarchical cataloguing system, and the subdivisions are used to catalogue with increasing levels of specificity. For a hilarious amount of detail on how DDC works, see here, here, and here.
Here is the DDC explanation for Table 1.
Standard subdivisions: Subdivisions found in Table 1 that represent frequently recurring physical forms (dictionaries, periodicals) or approaches (history, research) applicable to any subject or discipline. They may be used with any number in the schedules and tables for topics that approximate the whole of the number unless there are instructions to the contrary. (DDC Glossary). Standard-subdivisions-are added note: A note indicating which topics in a multiterm heading may have standard subdivisions added to them. The designated topics are considered to approximate the whole of the number. (DDC Glossary) Displaced standard subdivision: A standard subdivision concept given special notation in the schedule in place of its regular notation from Table 1. A do-not-use note is always provided at the regular location of the standard subdivision concept. (DDC Glossary).
Here is the DDC explanation for Table 2.
Area table: An auxiliary table (Table 2) that gives areas primarily, but also lists historical periods and several numbers for persons associated with a subject. Areas of the world are listed systematically, not alphabetically. Area table notation may be used with other numbers in the schedules and tables when explicit instructions permitting such use are given. (DDC Glossary).
There are other tables, but I realise you're more interested in the lists themselves than an explanation of what each table is for. I have attached an image showing the list of standard subdivisions from Table 1. Complete table lists are available only in professional publications and sources. the PDF to which I linked does explain much of what you need to know about the tables.
220 numbers are all "Bible" in the Dewey Decimal System. Maybe it's that? http://www.nationalbiblecollege.org/NBCS_Library_Call-Numbers.htm
.......... not really helpful, so discontinued exploring ..
Yeah, I don't see that they will be too helpful. Not all resources have them and there's no way to ensure they are accurate with the history of metadata mistakes. If they were all cleanly tagged and we had a lookup list of the values I might like it. If not, I'd rather Logos remove them and keep all of the metadata clean and accurate.
Kaye [H]
My motivation for looking into what these numbers are about is because I have a number of rules setup in defining collections which use them. I believe I got some of them from Morris Proctor and others from web docs at Logos, etc. I just wanted to understand what they were and if I could make use of them in rules which I write. Thanks to Kaye's and Johnathan's advice I now understand what they are and where to look for more info.
May the joy of the Lord be your strength.
Soli Deo Gloria, for the glory of God alone.
