Fiction vs. Nonfiction Call Numbers Flashcard

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What is the main difference between fiction and nonfiction call numbers in a library?

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Fiction call numbers are based on the author's last name, while nonfiction call numbers are based on the Dewey Decimal System.

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How are fiction books typically organized on library shelves?

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By the author's last name in alphabetical order.

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What is the system of numbers and letters used to classify nonfiction books called?

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Dewey Decimal System

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Which of the following is a correct example of a Dewey Decimal call number? 823.91, FIC ROW, 500.23 JOH, DVD 123

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500.23 JOH

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How are nonfiction books typically organized on library shelves?

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By the Dewey Decimal System.

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If you are looking for a fiction book by J.K. Rowling, under which letter would you start searching?

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ROW

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What is the purpose of the Dewey Decimal System in libraries?

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To organize nonfiction books by subject.

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Is our library also sorted by Genre?

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Yes, on the fiction side!

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You can also think of a book's call number as it's :

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Address on the book shelf!