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Which library classification system did Melvil Dewey invent?

  • Dewey Decimal System

  • Library of Congress Classification

  • Universal Decimal Classification

  • Colon Classification

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Melvil Dewey invented the Dewey Decimal System, a widely-used library classification system that organizes books based on their subject matter. This system made it easier for library patrons to find and access the materials they needed.
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