Handouts and Resources for April 2009 Texas Library Association Presentation

Why Do We Dewey: Introduction to the Cataloging Notes

Why Do We Dewey: Travel Cataloging Notes

Why Do We Dewey: Crime Cataloging Notes

Why Do We Dewey: Health Cataloging Notes

Presentation Slideshow

Travel Neighborhood

Librarians at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library organized and promoted the travel resources to help customers plan their trips more easily.

View photos of the Travel Neighborhood on flickr.

Travel Directory provides a guide to Dewey numbers for patrons in the stacks. 

"Book Your Trip With Us" promotional article in the library's monthly magazine ConnectNow. 

In under two minutes, take a video tour of the traditional and innovative resources available in the Travel Neighborhood.

Crime Section

Librarians worked to make the Crime non-fiction more browseable for patrons by improving cataloging and adding signage.

View photos of the Crime Section on flickr.

Crime and Criminals Directory provides a guide to Dewey numbers for patrons in the stacks. 

"Crime in the Stacks" promotional article in the library's monthly magazine ConnectNow. 

Health Neighborhood

Librarians worked to make the Health non-fiction more browseable for patrons by improving cataloging, adding signage and partnering with local health agencies.

View photos of the Health Neighborhood on flickr.

Health Directory provides a guide to Dewey numbers for patrons in the stacks. 

"Prescription for a Healthy Life" promotional article in the library's monthly magazine ConnectNow

Visual Merchandizing Displays

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library demonstrates merchandising techniques through visual display cubes that promote collections and increase circulation.

View photos of Book Display Cubes on flickr.

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