The basic idea of Dewey's decimal method is to divide all knowledge fields into ten categories, and each category is represented by a number from 0 to 9. These ten categories are: 0 common, 1 philosophy, 2 religion, 3 social science, 4 natural science, 5 technology, 6 applied science, 7 art, 8 literature and 9 historical geography. Each category is further subdivided to form a hierarchical structure.
In Dewey decimal system, each subdivision is represented by a specific number or combination of numbers. These numbers are arranged in a certain logical order, so that resources of related topics can be gathered together. In this way, readers can easily find all the resources about a certain topic.
The advantage of Dewey decimal system lies in its simplicity, clear structure and flexibility. Because of its classification based on numbers, it is relatively easy to add and organize resources. The system can also accommodate resources of various languages and cultures, and has wide applicability.
The application of Dewey s decimal method in life;
1, personal book management: Many people have private libraries or a large number of books. Books can be sorted by Dewey decimal system, such as 900 historical books and 800 literary books. This will not only facilitate the search for books, but also better understand and display the structure of personal collections.
2. Retail store layout: Some large bookstores or stationery stores will adopt Dewey's decimal classification idea and classify goods according to certain logic. Such as stationery, books, office supplies, etc. It is placed in different areas, and the goods in each area are placed in a certain order, thus helping customers find what they need more quickly.
3. Digital resource management: In the digital age, many people have a large number of electronic documents, pictures and videos. Using the principle of Dewey decimal system, we can establish a classification system for these digital resources, such as classifying work documents into one category and family photos into another. In this way, you can quickly locate and find the required files on both computers and mobile phones.