At MTJHS we have a great library with a diverse selection of books, videos and DVDs.
The Dewey Decimal SystemYou can explore the collection online by clicking on the link Online Collection
If you want to browse the non-fiction collection, it helps to know something about the Dewey Decimal System.
Here is are the major divisions of the Dewey Decimal System. Since not all our books are listed in the computer, it is often worthwhile to actually come to the library and browse the shelves to see what you find.
000-099 General Knowledge
Almanacs, Encyclopedias, Libraries, Museums, Publishing...100-199 Psychology and Philosophy
Death & Dying, Ethics, Feelings, Logic, Making Friends, Optical Illusions, Superstitions...200-299 Religions and Mythology
Amish, Bible Stories, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, myths...300-399 Social Sciences and Folklore
Careers, Customs, Environment, Families, Government, Manners, Money, Recycling...400-499 Languages and Grammar
Dictionaries, English, French, Italian, Sign Language, Spanish...500-599 Math and Science
Animals, Biology, Dinosaurs, Geology, Insects, Physics, Planets, Plants...600-699 Medicine and Technology
Computers, Engineering, Farming, Health, Human Body, Manufacturing, Nutrition, Cooking...700-799 Arts & Recreation
Architecture, Crafts, Drawing, Games, Jokes, Music, Puppets, Songbooks, Sports...800-899 Literature
Literature, Plays, Poetry, Shakespeare, Writing...900-999 Geography and History *
Biographies, Countries, Native Americans, States, Travel, Wars...*Travel books are classified 910-919