After the Shelving is Done
Decoding Collection Codes
Character
Building
Just Another Daily Procedure
Dewey Decimal
Data
100
This task requires the use of disinfectant wipes.
What is cleaning the keyboards?
100
This somewhat newer collection code, "ane", represents some very popular topics and people.
What is Entertaining Non Fiction?
100
This feline character, who was originally in print and eventually found his way to the DVD section, is a total anarchist and gets away with it!!!
Who is the Cat in the Hat?
100
When arriving to work in the morning, this task is the first priority?
What is emptying the book drops?
100
Customers looking for items about this topic will be found at 636?
What is Pets?
200
Scissors or a paper cutter will make this task a slice.
What is cutting up scrap paper?
200
Movie goers all over the world could have seen what is collected at "dvdwor."
What is DVD World Cinema?
200
A Shakespearean character who settled things like a boss! This dude killed the king himself and stole the throne face to face.
Who was Macbeth?
200
This daily procedure requires a printed list from Horizon.
What is completing the pull list?
200
005 represents books on this topic.
What are computers?
300
For this task you will need to know the difference between letter and legal.
What is filling the photocopier?
300
May the force be with you to find what you are looking for in "jfeser."
What is Junior Easy Fiction Series
300
This character is a lawyer and a resident of Maycomb County Alabama. The author, Harper Lee, based the character after her own father, who represented black defendants in a highly publicized criminal trial.
Who is Atticus Finch?
300
This happens each day to incoming newspapers.
What is stamping and recording?
300
When someone is looking for one of these types of stories, they will be found at 398.2
What are folk or fairy tales?
400
Search and rescue might be a good name for this extra job.
What is completing the search lists?
400
"pyh" is a scary collection code for a couple of different reasons.
What is YA paperback horror?
400
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. This girl refused to be silenced and fought for a right to an education.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
400
In some people's opinion...this is the messiest section in the library and requires constant clean up.
What is CHILDREN'S???? :)
400
If you are interested in this topic you would find a book at 641.815 and then go home to preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
What is baking?
500
This task, when done regularly, helps to keep the library in great order.
What is shelf reading?
500
This item with the collection code "bcdanm" can be very helpful to people with lots of stress and little time.
What is Book on Cd- Mind and Body.
500
This ambitious and imaginative young girl is competitive, smart and loved reading and writing. She is slightly ridiculous but always makes the best of a bad situation. (Even when she dyed her hair green)
Who is Anne Shirley?
500
This task must be completed once per shift and requires the use of a computer.
What is checking email?
500
People looking for books in 791.06875924 sometimes are carrying balloons and have mouse ears on. They are looking for books about this topic.
What is planning a trip to Walt Disney World?
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