WebDewey and Abridged WebDewey Agreement Key Features

Product description

The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is used to organise and provide access to Library collections. The Dewey Decimal Classification is published in two editions, full and abridged. WebDewey offers easy-to-use access to the DDC system and related information, with searching and browsing capabilities; Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) intellectually and statistically mapped to Dewey numbers; and links from the mapped LCSH to the corresponding LCSH authority records.

Up to date information about Dewey Decimal Classification may be found at http://www.oclc.org/dewey/news/.

Benefits of this Agreement

• Approx 15% saving on cost of purchase outside the agreement
• Two editions available to best meet libraries needs
• Updates will be made available to all sites on a quarterly basis

Full Agreement details

For details and instructions on how to subscribe please see the Agreement Overview.

Licence type

This is not a standard Chest Agreements and institutions are advised to read the WebDewey Licence Terms. 

Pricing

There are various options for subscribing to the databases, depending on the product and number of users required.  Link to Overview for details.

Key dates

• 01/03/2010: Agreement start date
• 28/02/2013: Agreement end date

Eligibility

This Chest Agreement is available to Higher and Further Education Institutions in the UK and the Republic or Ireland, Research Councils in the UK and to Eduserv Associated Sites.

Any questions?

Please see the Agreement details. If you still have any questions, then please contact Eduserv Help:
Email: help@eduserv.org.uk 
Tel: 01225 470523