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Weine Classification Scheme Documents

The Weine Classification Scheme, originally developed by Judaica librarian Mae Weine in the 1960s, is based on the Dewey Decimal Classification system and is intended to assist primarily small Judaica libraries organize their collections. It can be modified or extended by individual libraries to suit their needs. Many members of the Synagogue, School, and Center Division (SSC) of AJL use the Weine system. Contact Joan Gremont, library director at the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, for more information about the Weine user's group.

The following Word documents are available free of charge to AJL members to download and modify as needed:

Weine Classification Scheme, 8th ed., 1995
Relative index to the Weine Classification Scheme, 3rd ed., 1995
Directions for Use of the Relative Index, 3rd ed., 1996
Introduction to Weine subject headings, rev. ed., 1999
Weine subject headings
, rev. ed., 1999
Weine subject headings, 2000

Non-AJL members may purchase most of these documents. Prepayment is required. To place an order, fill out the order form and include your check.

Anyone using the Weine system is invited to join the Weine Users discussion group hosted by Google.


 

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