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.
Thursday 30 June 2011
Tuesday 28 June 2011
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.
We will also continue today to put Dewey shelf numbers on books on level 4 with only Zastrau spine labels.
Sunday 26 June 2011
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).
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).
Thursday 23 June 2011
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 ~
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:
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Wednesday 22 June 2011
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.
We will also continue to replace the spine labels of books on level 4 with old Zastrau numbers with Dewey spine labels.
Tuesday 21 June 2011
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.
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.
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.
Sunday 19 June 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday 15 June 2011
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/
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/
Monday 13 June 2011
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
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.
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.
Thursday 9 June 2011
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
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
Wednesday 8 June 2011
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.
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
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
Tuesday 7 June 2011
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.
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.
Sunday 5 June 2011
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.
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.
Thursday 2 June 2011
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
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
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
Wednesday 1 June 2011
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.
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.
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