WebDewey browse indexes
Find the browse indexes available in WebDewey.
| Index | Fields | Example | Tips/Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey Numbers with Captions | All Dewey entry numbers in the schedules, tables, manual, and Relative Index. Results show number and associated caption in Dewey number order. | 004.67 | Browse for a Dewey number. Displays the Dewey number you entered in the context of all Dewey entry numbers in sequence, with captions. It is easy to navigate from the number you browsed for to others in the immediate vicinity. |
| LCSH | Words and phrases in all Library of Congress subject headings (LCSH) associated with Dewey numbers in the WebDewey database listed alphabetically by first word. | web | Browse for a heading by typing the first word (or several words). Include punctuation such as parentheses and hyphens to find an exact match for a specific heading. Displays the heading in an alphabetical list of all subject headings so it is easy to navigate from the heading you browsed for to others in the immediate vicinity. |
| Relative Index | Words and phrases in the Relative Index, including See Also and See Manual entries, listed alphabetically by first word. | telephone | Browse for an entry by typing the first word (or several words). Include punctuation such as parentheses and hyphens to find an exact match for a specific entry. |
| MeSH | Words in all National Library of Medicine subject headings (MeSH) that have been mapped to DDC class numbers, listed alphabetically by first word. | cancer | Browse for a heading by typing the first word (or several words). Include punctuation such as parentheses and hyphens to find an exact match for a specific heading. Displays the heading in an alphabetical list of all subject headings so it is easy to navigate from the heading you browsed for to others in the immediate vicinity. |
| Sears | Words in Sears subject headings associated with Dewey numbers. | cello |
Browse for a heading by typing the first word, or several words. Include punctuation search as parentheses and hyphens to find an exact match for a specific entry. |