Just like Sainsbury’s!

That was a comment from a teacher about a recent move of stock.  I assured him that there was a purpose to the move.

We have had to reclassify stock for two reasons:

• changes in the latest version of our classification scheme, Dewey
• the fact that the combined catalogue for the three sites shows up any areas where one or two have made changes to the official classification. (We do this to make things easier for our students.) However, if we don't all use the same number, we can end up with one book having three classification numbers.

So far we have moved stock in these areas where the Dewey number has changed:

• 760 Graphic arts have been relocated to 740
• 775 Digital photography has been moved to 770 for general works and 771 for manuals
• 778.5 Cinematography and videography have relocated to 777

Some of the subjects we have moved as we have standardised our local practice are:

• Research Skills and Study Skills (various classification numbers)
• Artists and painters that were spread throughout 700-719 and 759 are now just at 759

Students and staff: if your books are not on the shelf where you expect them to be, check the catalogue or ask a friendly librarian!