THE END

The main purpose of this blog was to share information regarding the moving of books from the old Zastrau system to the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC). As mentioned previously, on this blog, the moving of books have been completed in June. The spacing on the levels has also been corrected and we completed the marking of the rows on each level (see the photos below). This means that the purpose of this blog has been fulfilled and this will be the last entry.

However, it would not be fair to end this blog without a word of thanks to the following:

-          The Dewey Project Team: for your hard work, dedication and creative ideas.

-          To the 12 temporary staff members: this project would not have been completed if it was not for you and the effort you have put into this project. Thank you SO much for your hard work the past 10 months. A big cheer to all of you for a job well done!

-          The Library Staff: Thank you to the DFC staff who came to assist us in June. To the APK staff, thank you for assisting the clients in finding books, explaining the situation to them and sometimes bearing the brunt of angry clients.  We know that it has been extremely difficult at times and thank you for your commitment to the project.

-          Library Leadership: thank you for your guidance and support.

-          UJ staff and students: thank you so much for your patience during the move. We know that at times it was difficult to find books and it should be much easier now. We sincerely hope that you find the international classification system easy to use.

I would like to end off with this quote of Walt Disney:

If you can dream it, you can do it.

Day 54 - 4 July: No more moves

I am pleased to announce that phase two (the vertical move) was completed on Friday, two weeks ahead of schedule. This means that as from today books will no longer be moved from one level to another.

Books are now arranged as follows:

LEVEL	DEWEY No.
1	000 - 226
2	227 - 354
3	355 - 399 & 500 - 599
4	400 - 499 & 700 - 899
5	600 - 699 & 900 - 999

We will spend the next two weeks getting the spacing right on each level and after that has been done, Dewey shelf marks will be printed and put up on each row. We would like to finish these two tasks by 18 July.

Days 52 & 53 - 30 June & 1 July

The next two days all books with Dewey numbers from 616 to 621.9999 will be moved from level 3 to level 5. This means that as from Monday all books with a Dewey number in the 600 class can be found on level 5.

A large number of books on level 4 have been relabeled the past few days. We will spent the next two days sorting these books and shelving them on the relevant levels.

Day 51

Books with Dewey numbers from 610 to 616.5450 will be moved from level 3 to level 6 today. These are books medicine, human anatomy & physiology and pharmacology.

We will also continue today to put Dewey shelf numbers on books on level 4 with only Zastrau spine labels.

Day 50 - 27 June

The last move from level 5 to level 2 takes place today with the moving of books on culture & institutions, social groups and political science (Dewey numbers: 300 - 320)

Seeing that we have sufficient space on level 5 to accommodate the whole of the 600 class, we will start moving books from 600 to 620 from level 3 to level 5 over the next few days. Today we will be moving books on technology and medicine (Dewey numbers: 600 - 610).

Day 49 - 24 June

No books will be moved today only temporary shelves built on some of the levels will be removed.

When the power of love
overcomes the love of power,
the world will know peace.
~ Jimi Hendrix ~

Nine months ago.........

Nine months ago we started with the first phase to arrange the books in our library from Zastrau to Dewey. April Mahlangu took some photos on the day that I would like to share with you as well:

Day 48 - 23 June

As from today we will start to move books on political sciences from level 5 to level 2. Today books on government systems, civil & political rights, political processes and slavery & emancipation (Dewey numbers: 321 -326) will be moved down to level 2.

We will also continue to replace the spine labels of books on level 4 with old Zastrau numbers with Dewey spine labels.

Day 47 - 22 June

Today we will not be moving any books from one level to another. On level 2 we will continue to move books to the right so that we can get the spacing right for the moving of books from level 5, scheduled for tomorrow.

As mentioned a few months ago on this blog, we still have some books on level 4 that do not have Dewey spine labels. As from today we will be labeling these books with Dewey numbers and then interfile them.

Day 46 - 21 June

The last move from level 2 to level 3 will be done today with the moving of books on medicine, pharmacology and diseases (Dewey numbers: 614 - 617). This means by the end of the day no more books will be moved to or from level 3.

We will continue with moving books to the right on level 2 - to make space for books in the 300 class that still have to be moved from level 5 to level 2.

Days 44 & 45 - 17 & 20 June

On Friday we continued to move books on level 2 to the right (in order to have sufficient space for books from level 5 that still have to be moved to this level), books with Dewey numbers in the 335 class were moved to join 336. Today all books from 333.73 to 334.99 will be moved to join 335.

Books on labour, financial and land economics (Dewey numbers: 329 to 333) were moved down to level 2 on Friday and today all books on international relations (Dewey 327) will be moved to level 2.

On level 3 we are continuing to move books to the left. All books from 595 to 612 will be moved to today. That should create sufficient space for the remaining books in the 600 class that still have to be moved to level 3 from level 2.

Day 44 - 15 June

Books with Dewey numbers from 336 - 338.9 on level 2 will be moved to the right on this level, in order to get the spacing right. A few books from level 5 will be moved down to level 2 - these are books on production and public finance. Dewey numbers the same as mentioned above.

The moving of books in the 500 class (on level 3) to the left will continue, so that we can have enough space for the books in the 600 class that still have to be moved to this level. We will also be moving books on medicine, anatomy and physiology from level 2 to level 3 (Dewey numbers: 610.7 - 613.26). Some books on surgery will also be moved from level 2 to level 3. (Dewey numbers: 617 - 617.759)

Want to know some interesting facts about our country? Follow the link below:

http://sarocks.co.za/2007/07/23/interesting-facts-about-south-africa/

Day 43 - 14 June

As from today we will be moving the books in the 500 class (sciences) on level 3 to the left on this level in order to create sufficient space for the books from 600 to 621 that still needs to be moved to level 3.

On level 2 we are moving books with Dewey numbers from 330 to 354 to the right on this level. Please note that there will be a few shelves in the 600 class between the the 300's for a few days, but we are already busy moving the 600's to level 3 and should be finished within the next few days.

All books on technology will be moved from level 2 to level 3 as well as some books on medical sciences. Dewey numbers: 600 to 610.73678

Books on international law, economic development and developing countries on level 5 will be moved to level 2. Dewey numbers: 338.9 - 341

Interesting website: Google magazines
For magazine that are available via Google books, follow the link below:
http://books.google.com/books?as_pt=MAGAZINES&rview=1

Day 42 - 13 June

Today we will be moving the remainder of books in the 500 class (Dewey numbers: 581 - 599.999) from level 2 to level 3. These are books on plants and zoology/animals. By the end of the day, ALL books from 500 to 599.9999 will be moved to level 3.

The last few books in the 900 class (Dewey numbers: 937 - 999.999) will be moved from level 4 to level 5. These are books on the ancient world, general history of Asia, Africa and south America. Again, by the end of the day, ALL books from 900 to 999.999 will be moved to level 5.

We will also be moving books on international and administrative law (law collection books excluded) and books on public administration (Dewey numbers: 341 - 354.999) from level 5 to level 2.

Outstanding moves
In order to complete the moving of books, there are only two moves that still have to be done:
* Dewey numbers: 600 to 621.999 from level 2 to level 3 and
* Dewey numbers: 300 to 341.23 from level 5 to level 2.

As you can see the end is in sight! We should be finished with these two moves within the next two weeks.

Day 41 - 10 June

We will start moving books from level 5 to level 2. Books with Dewey numbers from 227 to 299.999 will be moved down to level 2. These are books on religion.

All books on evolution, ecology and microorganisms will be moved from level 2 to level 3 as well as some books on botany. Dewey numbers: 574 -581.19

The move from level 4 to level 5 will continue with the moving of books on ancient history of the world. Dewey numbers: 935 - 937.6

Day 40 - 9 June

The last move from level 3 to level 2 will take place today with the moving of all books with Dewey numbers from 306 to 354 to level 2. These are mostly books on sociology & anthropology, political science and public admin. By the end of the day ALL books with Dewey numbers from 300 to 354.9999 that were on level 3 will be moved to level 2.

The move from level 2 to level 3 continues with the moving of all books on fossils, physiology and biochemistry. Dewey numbers: 567 to 574.87

All books with Dewey numbers from 909 to 935 on level 4 will be moved to level 5. These are mostly biographies and books on genealogy and insignia.

Day 39 - 8 June

The moves for today include:

The moving of all geology, hydrology, paleontology, meteorology and earth sciences books from level 2 to level 3, as well as some books on fossils. Dewey numbers: 551.7 - 567.9

We will continue with the moving of books on culture and institutions (sociology) from level 3 to level 2. Dewey numbers: 306 - 306.8742

Books in the 900 class (history and geography) on level 5 will be moved to the left, on this level, and then books on historiography and theory of history will be moved from level 4 to level 5. Dewey numbers: 900 - 909

TRUE OR FALSE: The outdoor temperature can be determined by counting the chirps made by crickets. Follow the link below for the answer.
http://www.snopes.com/science/cricket.asp

Day 38 - 7 June

Today all books on social groups will be moved from level 3 to level 2 as well as some books on culture and institutions. Dewey numbers: 305 - 306

All books on crystallography, mineralogy and some earth sciences books will be moved from level 2 to level 3. Dewey numbers: 548 - 551.7

All books with Dewey numbers from 900 to 999 on level 3 will be moved to level 5. These are mostly books on the history of the ancient world, Europe and North America.

Day 37 - 6 June

I have mentioned previously on the blog (and I am sure you have noticed by now) that we have two moves per day. These moves are done by two teams consisting of 8 people per team, didicated to this project. Today I am happy to announce that a third team will be joining us. The APK Shelving Assistants will make up the third team. Therefore, as from today, we can do three moves per day (whoo-yooo!!!).

The three moves that will be done today, will include:

* moving most of the chemistry books from level 2 tot level 3. Dewey numbers: 541 - 548.5
* moving all the books on social interaction and some books on social groups from level 3 to 
   level 2. Dewey numbers: 303 - 305.3
* Moving all books with Dewey numbers from 622 to 699 from level 3 to level 5. These are
  mostly books on child rearing, general management, advertising and public relations.

Day 36 - 3 June

The last few books on social interaction will be moved today from level 3 to level 2 and we will also start moving books on social processes - Dewey numbers: 302 - 303.3

All physics books will be moved from level 2 to level 3 and also some chemistry books - Dewey numbers: 537.7 - 541

TRUE OR FALSE: The acids in Coca-Cola make it harmful to drink. Follow the link below for the answer:
http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/acid.asp

Day 35

Today we will be moving books on social sciences and social interaction from level 3 to level 2. These are books with Dewey numbers from 300 to 302.72.

Books on applied mathematics, astronomy and some physics books will be moved from level 2 to level 3 - Dewey numbers: 519 to 536.7

TRUE OR FALSE: No Nobel Prize is awarded for mathematics because a mathematician was carrying an affair with Alfred Nobel's wife. Follow the link below for the answer:
http://www.snopes.com/science/nobel.asp

End of May - Progress update

If all goes according to plan, the moving of books from one level to another, should be finished by the end of June. The table below displays the moves that has been completed, moves in progress as well as the outstanding moves.

1 April 2011 to 31 May 2011
Move Number		FROM which level TO which level		DDC numbers and explanation
Move 1		FROM level 2 TO level 1 (Completed)		Dewey numbers: 000 - 226.99999
Move 2		FROM level 5 TO level 1 (Completed)		Books on: Computer Science, Library & Information Science, News Media, Journalism, Philosophy, Psychology, Ethics and Religion
Move 10		FROM level 4 TO level 1 (Completed)
Move 14		FROM level 3 TO level 1 (Completed)
Level 1 has been completed - shelf indicators will be put up during the course of the week.
Move 4	FROM level 4 TO level 2 (Completed)		Dewey numbers: 227 - 354.99999
Move13	FROM level 1 TO level 2 (Completed)		Books on: Social Theology, Religious Education, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Public Admin, & Central and local Governments
Move17	FROM level 3 TO level 2 (In progress)
Move18	FROM level 5 TO level 2 (Outstanding)
Books from levels 3 & 5 with Dewey numbers 227 - 354 still needs to be moved to level 2.
Move 7	FROM level 4 TO level 3 (Completed)		Dewey numbers: 355 - 399.999, 500 - 599 & 600 - 621
Move 8	FROM level 5 TO level 3 (Completed)		Books on: Criminology, Education, Transport, Customs, Human Anatomy & Engineering
Move15	FROM level 1 TO level 3 (Completed)
Move16	FROM level 2 TO level 3 (In progress)
Books with Dewey numbers 355 - 621 (400's excl.) are being moved from level 2 to level 3.
Move 3	FROM level 2 TO level 4 (Completed)		Dewey numbers: 400's, 700's & 800's
Move 5	FROM level 3 TO level 4 (Completed)		Books on: Languages, The Arts (including sport) and Literature.
Move 6	FROM level 5 TO level 4 (Completed)
Move11	FROM level 1 TO level 4 (Completed)
Level 4 has been completed - shelf indicators will follow soon
Move 9	FROM level 1 TO level 5 (Completed)		Dewey numbers: 622 - 699 & 900 - 999
Move12	FROM level 2 TO level 5 (Completed)		Books on: Mining, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Agriculture, Buildings, Geography & History
Move19	FROM level 3 TO level 5 (Outstanding)
Move20	FROM level 4 TO level 5 (Outstanding)
Moves 19 & 20 will be done by Shelving staff from 6 - 10 June

Day 34

All books with Dewey numbers from 232 to 299.9999 will be moved from level 3 to level 2 today. These are all books on religion.

On level 3 books with Dewey numbers 500 to 519 will be moved to the left on of this level to create space for 520 to 599 and 600 to 618 which still have to be moved from level 2 to level 3.

Day 33

Today we will start with another big move, that is the moving of approximately 30 000 books with Dewey numbers from 227 to 354 from level 3 to level 2. This move will take us about three weeks to complete. We will start today with the moving of books on religion (Epistles, Revelations, Apocrypha, God and Jesus) to level 2. Dewey numbers: 227 - 232

The move from level 2 to level 3 continues today with the moving of books on medicine and the last few books on engineering to level 3. Dewey numbers: 618.92 - 620.136

Please note:
At the moment books on level 3 are not starting with the smaller Dewey numbers on the left and the biggest on the right of the floor. Due to books that need to move to level 2 there are 3 rows of 200's between the 300 rows. This is only temporary and the 200's should be moved down to level 2 by the end of the week. However, to make is easier to find books on this level please make use of the shelf guides that will be put on the shelves during the course of the day.

Day 32

The moving of the engineering and applied physics in engineering books, from level 2 to level 3, will continue today with the moving of books with Dewey numbers 620.136 to 621.3678.

On level 2 all books with Dewey numbers from 300 to 399 will be moved to the right on this level - to make space for the books in the 200 class that will be moved down from level 3. Books with Dewey numbers from 227 to 299 will be moved down from level 3 to level 2, starting tomorrow and this move should be finished by the end of the week.

Good news
The APK Library will receive an additional 150 seats (tables & chairs) during the course of this week. These will be distributed between levels 1, 3, 4 & 5.

Day 31

Today the last move from level 3 to level 1 will take place with the moving of books on the Old Testament to level 1. By the end of the day ALL books with Dewey numbers 000 to 226.99999 will be on level 1. This level is now completed and there will be no more moves to or from level 1. Shelf marks for this level will follow soon.

The move from level 2 to level 3 continues with the moving of books on applied physics in engineering. Dewey numbers: 621.3678 - 621.3822.

True of False - A light bulb manufactured in 1901 burns bright to this day. Click on the link below for the answer:
http://www.snopes.com/science/lightbulb.asp

Day 30

Day 29 - Part 2

Day 29

It is with great gratitude that I inform you that some of the DFC Library staff will be assisting us at APK with this project and shelving the next few weeks. Tessa Charles (from DFC Library) started today and will be helping us until 31 May.

Day 28

Day 27

Day 26

Today will be the last day of the move from level 1 to level 3. The last few books on transportation and internal commerce (Dewey numbers: 355 - 385.999) will be moved to level 3.

We will continue with the move from level 3 to level 1 by moving books on ethics, ancient, medieval and eastern philosophy (Dewey numbers: 170 - 180) to level 1.

True or false: A college library is sinking because the architect failed to take the weight of the books into account. (Click on the link below for the answer).
http://www.snopes.com/college/halls/sinking.asp

 

Day 25

Day 24

Day 23

Days 21 & 22

Due to technical problems, the blog could not be updated on 12 & 13 May. Below a summary of moves completed on these days:

Day 20

Dewey (shelf) numbers per level

After the books have been moved, the library will be arranged as follows:

Level One
Dewey numbers:	Books on:
000 - 099	Computer Science, Systems, Library & Information Science, Journalism
100 - 199	Philosophy, Psychology, Ethics
200 - 226	Religion, Bible
Level Two
Dewey numbers:	Books on:
227 - 299	Christian Theology & Church, Judaism, Islam
300 - 354	Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration
Level Three
Dewey numbers:	Books on:
355 - 399	Social Services, Education, Commerce, Communication, Transport
500 - 599	Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Zoological Sciences
600 - 621	Technology, Medical Sciences, Human Anatomy, Physiology, Engineering & Applied Physics
Level Four
Dewey numbers:	Books on:
400 - 499	Language, Linguistics
700 - 799	Arts, Architecture, Music, Performing Arts, Sport & Games
800 - 899	Literature
Level Five
Dewey numbers:	Books on:
622 - 699	Mining, Agriculture, Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Accountancy, Chemical Engineering
900 - 999	Geography, History