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Free, practical guides to help you organize your library like a professional.

How to Dewey-Classify a Small Library (Step-by-Step)

A practical walkthrough of the Dewey Decimal system for church, school, and private libraries — including cutter numbers and shelving order.

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From ISBN to Shelf-Ready Call Number in Under a Minute

Learn how ISBN lookup, classification, and cutter numbers combine into a complete spine label — and how to do it without manual lookups.

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What Is a Cutter Number? A Plain-English Guide for Librarians

Understand Cutter numbers, why they matter, and exactly how to build one from an author’s name — with worked examples.

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MARC 21 vs Dewey Decimal: Which Should Your Library Use?

A clear comparison of MARC 21 and Dewey Decimal classification to help small and academic libraries choose the right system.

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How to Print Library Spine Labels (Avery & Dymo) Without the Headache

A step-by-step guide to printing professional spine labels on Avery 5160, Avery 5163, and Dymo printers — alignment tips included.

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