Dewey Decimal System – Its History and Issues
If you’ve ever had to find a cookbook, a history book, or a health book in our library, you’ve dealt with the Dewey Decimal Classification
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Genealogy & Local History
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Arabic | عربي Chinese | 简化字 Dari | دری Farsi | فارسی Marshallese | Kajin Majeļ Pashto | افغانی Russian | Русский Spanish | Español Ukrainian | Yкраїнська Vietmanese | Tiếng ViệtCareer & Economic Success
Business LabCreating & Making
Maker StudiosMusic Lessons
Media Studios
Gardening Resources
Writing Resources
Artist Residencies at The Hive®
Permanent and Rotating Art
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Research & Learn
Research Tools A-to-ZBooks & Reading
Business, Finance, & Legal
Consumer Research & DIY Repairs
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