DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The Athenian School Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification System to categorize print resources. This system is broken down into the following broad categories:
000-009: Computer science, library science, and journalism;
100-009: Philosophy, psychology, and ethics;
200-299: Religion;
300-399: Economics, government, law, and social issues:
400-499: Dictionaries and foreign languages;
500-599: Sciences, mathematics, weather, and animals;
600-699: Medicine, gardening, pets, cooking, careers;
700-799: Art, music, movies, television, and sports;
800-899: English and American literature;
900-999: Geography, travel to foreign lands, American History.
Click on the Library Floorplan to locate your book.
Dewey Decimal Numbers by Subject in Alphabetical Order
Can't access the Library Catalog to look for books? Can't find print resources for your topic? Use this resource to obtain the Dewey Decimal classification number for your topic and head to the stacks to find your books.
Webrary Links Organized by the Dewey Decimal System
Webrary Links pages consist of links to the most useful reference and informational web sites, organized by subject according to the Dewey Decimal System.