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    Recommended Dewey filing routine

    • Article Type: General
    • Product: Aleph
    • Product Version: 16.02

    Description:
    What is the suggested setup for the tab_filing routine for Dewey Decimal call numbers?

    ! - dewey_call_no: special procedure for correct sequencing
    ! of Dewey call numbers

    The following is provided in the USM01/tab/tab_filing table. Is this the suggested setup for dewey call number filing?

    !* Dewey Call Numbers
    23 del_subfield
    !23 to_lower
    23 dewey_call_no

    Resolution:
    Yes, our recommendation is what you see in usm01:

    del_subfield
    dewey_call_no

    Additional Information

    dewey, faq


    • Article last edited: 10/8/2013