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In my library news streams was an article : Oakmont Regional High librarian eyes ditching Dewey Decimal System for new classification – Sentinel & Enterprise.  The librarian at Oakmont points out that the Dewey Decimal system isn’t giving the right message to the kids.  Examples:  Homer’s ILLiad in nonfiction and books on homosexuality next to those on incest and prostitution.  I had never thought about it before and am surprised at myself.  Also impressed when people don’t simply accept something because it is custom, traditional, or whatever.

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