Just some random thoughts: Since we use information from many libraries, not just our local one, it is really useful if the rules for assigning Dewey Decimal Numbers are consistent and available. This works best if one group, say OCLC, is responsible for maintaining the system. Perhaps they have an obligation to make sure that Dewey is used correctly.
While a library's main cataloging goal is easy access to its collection, a hotel may assign Dewey numbers based on the number of rooms per floor and therefore give its guests wrong information. The hotel vs. OCLC thing is provides publicity for both sides. As we've discussed here before about objectionable books, there's no such thing as bad publicity. The people who work for OCLC get paid. I assume their salaries come from the sale of Dewey-related books. Should it also come from licensing? Rose Myers ========================================================================== HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
