Well, darling, books that are assigned the Dewey decimal number 813.54 are in the category of American fiction written between 1900 and 1999. So, if you're looking for some classic American literature from the last century, that's the spot to browse. Just don't expect any vampires or wizards in that section, honey.
Non-fiction books are organized according by call number, which is determined by the subject matter of a book. For example, using the Dewey Decimal System, a science book will be given a call number that's in the 500s, while a book on religion will be given a call number that's in the 200s. 0
Fiction books are assigned numbers in the Dewey Decimal System. They are typically classified under the 800s, specifically in the 800-899 range. This section encompasses literature and includes fiction works.
Fiction books in libraries are typically assigned Dewey Decimal Classification numbers in the 800s, specifically in the 813-819 range for American literature and its subdivisions. However, many libraries use different classification systems for fiction, such as the Library of Congress Classification system, which assigns fiction books a combination of letters and numbers based on author names and subjects. In general, while Dewey Decimal numbers can be used for fiction books, they are not a strict requirement and may vary depending on the library's cataloging practices.
A call number is used in a library to represent the subject of an item, as well as show where on the shelf it can be found. The number given to a library item is based on standardized cataloguing procedures, as dictated by either the Dewey Decimal Classification system (typically used in school and public libraries) or the LIbrary of Congress Classification system (typically used by academic and research libraries). The call number is usually found on the spine of a book.
I wanted to visit a public library during my recent visit to Japan; hence, when we found one, we dropped in for a quick visit. In examining a few books, I noticed that Japanese books begin at the back and work toward the front. Modern books are printed left to right in rows on a page [due to the invention of the typewriter]; older books are printed in vertical columns. The front cover of books is the βback coverβ in our system. Then I noticed that books are cataloged with numbers from 000 to 999. This immediately triggered the possibility that the Dewey Decimal System was being used. I asked a reference librarian about this possibility. She did a two-minute internet search and confirmed my suspicion. In 1956, Japanese librarians modified the Dewey Decimal System used in US libraries since 1905. It became known as the Nippon Decimal Classification. Bingo! Another spinoff of the fact that the reconstruction of Japan following WWII was under the direction of the US Occupational Forces under General MacArthur. In the USA, public libraries have used the Dewey Decimal System [DDS] since 1905. There are significant ambiguities in the DDS and a given book can be catalogued differently in various libraries. Hence, academic libraries have preferred to adopt the Library of Congress System because it allows every book to have the same call numbers everywhere that it is used.
The digits to the right of the decimal point. Ex: if you are given a number 283.7703, the decimal portion would be 7703.
A number which is given to sextillionths.
It is not possible since a decimal number cannot have more than one decimal points - as the given number does.
218
It can be any decimal number between 0 and 255.
Take the number and divide it by 100.