This document discusses moving beyond the Dewey Decimal System and adopting a word-based classification system called WordThink. It provides details on the implementation of WordThink at Anythink Libraries, including converting the catalog, planning signage and shelf labels, working with vendors, and converting branches. The goal is to create a more intuitive browsing experience for customers by using words over numbers.

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24. Lynda Freas Family Services Director Rachel Fewell Collection Development Manager Anythink Libraries Cracking the Code: Beyond Dewey

25. WordThink Grid Cracking the Code: Beyond Dewey BISAC SPINE LABEL #1 BISAC 2 SPINE LABEL #2 Relationships RELATION RELATION Abuse ABUSE RELATION Dating DATING RELATION Divorce DIVORCE RELATION Family FAMILY RELATION Marriage MARRIAGE RELATION Sex SEX RELATION Weddings WEDDINGS

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28. WordThink Translation Cracking the Code: Beyond Dewey FAM000000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General RELATION FAM001000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / General RELATION ABUSE FAM001010 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / Child Abuse RELATION ABUSE FAM001030 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / Domestic Partner Abuse RELATION ABUSE FAM004000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Adoption & Fostering RELATION FAMILY FAM006000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Alternative Family RELATION FAMILY FAM015000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Divorce & Separation RELATION DIVORCE FAM017000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Eldercare RELATION FAMILY FAM029000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance RELATION DATING FAM041000 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Siblings RELATION FAMILY HEA042000 HEALTH & FITNESS / Sexuality RELATION SEX PSY016000 PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality RELATION SEX REF024000 REFERENCE / Weddings RELATION WEDDINGS SEL001000 SELF-HELP / Abuse RELATION ABUSE SEL034000 SELF-HELP / Sexual Instruction RELATION SEX