Which of the following sets of Dewey Decimal call numbers is in the correct order

100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU, 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA

B. 100.1 BLU, 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA, 100.01 PRO

C. 004.15 KWA, 010.1 ABR, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU

D. 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU

Which one do YOU THINK is correct ... and why?

http://www.library.illinois.edu/ugl/about/dewey.html

http://www.lib.lsu.edu/instruction/callnumbers/callnum04.html

http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit03/libraries03_05.phtml

To determine which set of Dewey Decimal call numbers is in the correct order, we need to understand how these call numbers are organized.

The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is a system used by libraries to organize and classify books into subject categories based on numerical notation. Each book is assigned a call number that consists of three components: the class number, the author/ title cutter, and the item number.

In the given sets, the first component of each call number represents the class number, which signifies the subject area. The second component, the author/title cutter, helps to arrange books within the same subject area. The third component, the item number, differentiates between individual items within a specific author or title.

To determine the correct order, we need to compare the class numbers and arrange them in numerical order. If two or more call numbers have the same class number, we compare the author/title cutter in alphabetical order. If the author/title cutter is the same, we compare the item numbers.

Let's analyze the given set of call numbers:

A. 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU, 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA
B. 100.1 BLU, 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA, 100.01 PRO
C. 004.15 KWA, 010.1 ABR, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU
D. 010.1 ABR, 004.15 KWA, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU

By comparing the class numbers and arranging them in numerical order, we can determine the correct order:

A. 004.15 KWA, 010.1 ABR, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU

Therefore, the correct answer is C. 004.15 KWA, 010.1 ABR, 100.01 PRO, 100.1 BLU.