9 - Use of Table 2: geographical areas, historical periods and persons

Abstract

This chapter describes the content of Table 2 (from Volume 1 of the DDC). It lists the notations for geographical areas, historical periods and persons, and explains the organisation of Table 2 for the procedure for adding subdivisions. Some area notations from Table 2 are added with the facet indicator 09, and a few others need only a 0. If instructed, the notation from Table 2 is added directly without any facet indicator. The use of two area numbers simultaneously will also be explained, describing where a class number is needed in conjunction with other tables in Volume 1. Finally, examples of class, where area numbers are already embedded in the class number, are described, paying particular attention to restrictions in their use.