The document describes the different sections of the Glenham Library Media Center, including the "E" or "Everybody" section for beginning readers, the "F" or "Fiction" section, the Non-Fiction section organized by the Dewey Decimal System, the Biography, Magazine, and Reference sections. It provides examples of call numbers and explains how materials are organized in each section by author's last name, subject, or other categorization methods. The document encourages visiting the library to browse and check out materials.

1. Using Glenham’s
Library Media Center
Ms. Gloria Rosati
~Library Media Teacher

2. Sections of the Library
• The “E” or “Everybody” section
• The “F” or “Fiction” section
• Non-Fiction or “Dewey” section
• Biography
• Magazine
• Reference

3. The “E” or “Everybody” Section
The “E” or “Everybody” section is the part of our
library where fictional picture books and beginning
readers are kept. These stories are made up in
the mind of the author.

4. The “E” or “Everybody” Section
The call number is made up of an E (which stands
for “everybody”) and the first 3 letters of an
author’s last name. “E” books are put in ABC order
on the bookshelf by the author’s last name.
Spine Label Example:

5. The “F” or “Fiction” Section
The F section is the part of our library where
fictional chapter books are kept. These stories are
made up in the mind of the author.

6. The “F” or “Fiction” Section
The call number is made up of an F (which stands
for “fiction”) and the first 3 letters of an author’s
last name. “F” books are put in ABC order by the
author’s last name.
Spine Label Example:

7. The Non-Fiction Section
The Non-Fiction section is the part of our library
where books with facts and information are kept.

8. The Non-Fiction Section
They are put in order by the Dewey Decimal System.
This system puts books in order by SUBJECT.
Spine Label Example:

9. The Dewey Decimal System
• Created in 1876 by
Melvil Dewey
• Way to organize
books so people could
find them quickly
• 10 Subject
Categories

10. 10 Dewey Divsions
• 000 – General Works • 500 – Pure Science
• 100 – Philosophy • 600 – Applied
• 200 – Religion Science & Technology
• 300 – Social Science • 700 – Arts
• 400 - Languages • 800 – Literature
• 900 – History &
Geography

11. 000-099 General Works
• Computers &
Internet
• Libraries
• Monsters
• News
• Books of World
Records

12. 100-199 Philosophy/Psychology
(Thinking & Feeling)
• Astrology
• Optical Illusions
• Feelings

13. 200-299 Religion
• Mythology
• Religions of the
world

14. 300-399 Social Science
(People Together)
• Environment
• Communities
• Family
• Government
• Military
• Transportation
• Holidays
• Folktales & Fairy
Tales
Picture source: http://home.att.net/~cattonn/fairy.html

15. 400-499 Languages
• Dictionaries
• Grammar
• Foreign Languages
• Sign Language

16. 500-599 Natural Science
• Experiments
• Rocks & Minerals
• Planets & Solar
System
• Dinosaurs
• Wild Animals

17. 600-699 Technology
• Human Body
• Machinery
• Trucks
• Motorcycles, ATV
s
• Pets
• Cooking

18. 700-799 Arts & Recreation
• Drawing Books
• Arts & Crafts
• Sports
• Music
• Games
• Magic Books

19. 800-899 Literature
• Plays
• Poetry
• Jokes
• Riddles

20. 900-999 History & Geography
• Maps
• Countries of the
World
• States
• Past Events
• Presidents
• Books About People
(collective
biographies)

21. Biography Section
The Biography or “B” section of our library is where
you can find books with facts and information about
a person’s life.

22. Biography Section (cont.)
The call number is made up of a “B” (which stands
for “biography”) and the first 3 letters of the last
name of the person that the book is about.
(They are NOT put in ABC order by the author’s
last name!)
Spine Label Example:

23. Reference Section
The Reference section in our library is where
reference books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias,
almanacs, and atlases are kept. These books do
not circulate. They can not be borrowed.

24. Magazine Section
The magazine section in our library is where you
can find current magazines like American Girl, Boy’s
Life, Cobblestone, Highlights, Nickelodeon, and
Sports Illustrated for Kids.

25. Stop By Today!
Drop by to say “hello” to
Ms.Rosati & Mrs.Maffei
and browse for a great book!