Quiz: How well do you know the Dewey Decimal System? by Tracy O'NeillDecember 8, 2017

The Dewey Decimal System is a library classification system that organizes library materials and helps patrons find what they're looking for. Prior to its creation by Melvil Dewey, books were often organized by their dates of acquisition, rather than topic. If you've spent as much time in libraries as we have, you may already know this. So go on; show us your stuff. Take our quiz to find out just how Dewey-savvy you are!

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Excellent, thanks. That’s my

Submitted by Chris Farey (not verified) on December 10, 2017 - 2:14pm

Excellent, thanks. That’s my family’s Christmas Day entertainment sorted.

DDS

Submitted by Suzanne Tecza (not verified) on January 1, 2018 - 11:24am

Great Quiz! Def going to share w/my colleagues.