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Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels
Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels
Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels
Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels
Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels
Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels
Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels
Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels
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"Great resource for librarians looking to revamp their non-fiction section. I appreciated that it was fully editable! Thank you! "
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"These are amazing. My students and the staff love how easy it is to find what they want now. Thank you!"
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Description

This set of 150+ library shelf labels covers all ten Dewey Decimal System classifications. All labels include images and editable text. There are three widths, and all the library shelf labels come in color and black and white. Print on cardstock and laminate for added durability.

Find the companion Dewey Decimal Spine Labels here

FAST FACTS ABOUT THESE LIBRARY SHELF LABELS:

  • Recommended for: all grade levels
  • Editable: YES, all text is editable
  • Formats: PDF, Google Slides, and PowerPoint (you only need one of these formats to use this product)
  • You will also need: printer, cardstock (white or colored), something to attach the labels to, laminating machine (optional, but recommended)
  • Note that this is a library shelf labeling resource and not a library lesson.

WHAT DO I ATTACH THE LABELS TO?

  • You will need something to make the library shelf labels stand up on the shelves.
  • I personally use clear, acrylic magazine file holders. The acrylic holders can be pricey, so you may find plastic or vinyl to be much cheaper. Search "magazine file holders" on Amazon or Demco for examples.
  • You can also use old encyclopedias, dictionaries, or large 3-ring binders. Wrap them in colorful butcher paper to match the genre, then attach the shelf label to the book spine.

ABOUT THIS SET OF DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM LIBRARY SHELF LABELS:

  • Includes over 150 Dewey Decimal System classifications
  • Every library shelf label includes three widths.
  • Every Dewey shelf label has a black and white and color version.
  • Print 3, 4, 11 Dewey Decimal shelf labels per page.

LIBRARY SHELF LABEL MEASUREMENTS - 3 SIZES

  • Wider shelf labels (print 3 per page) -- 11" tall (< 30cm) and 2.75" wide (7 cm)
  • Thinner shelf labels (print 4 per page) -- 11" tall (<30 cm) and 2.125" wide (5.4 cm)
  • Thinnest shelf labels (print 11 per page) -- 11" tall (<30 cm) and 1" wide (2.5 cm)
  • I designed these to be adjustable for shorter shelves. Simply trim off the lines across the top and bottom of the shelf labels to make them shorter. The lines and text are also 100% editable, so you can make whatever changes you need to accommodate your library shelves.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET:

150+ Dewey Decimal System Library Shelf Labels

  • 30 "Hundreds section" labels
  • 120 specific Dewey section labels (see list below)
  • Editable template to create your own labels
  • Labels include: the Dewey number, a brief section description, and an image to represent that section.
  • Includes color and black line labels.
  • All labels available in three widths.

3 Editable formats

  • PPT
  • Google Slides
  • PDF

Detailed directions and tips

*To protect image copyrights, the artwork is not editable. You can, however, use the included templates to create your own labels.

TO USE THESE DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM LIBRARY SHELF LABELS:

  • Choose whether you prefer color or black line labels. The color shelf labels work best on white cardstock. Blackline shelf labels are printer-friendly and look great on colored cardstock.
  • Print, cut, and laminate the labels.
  • Glue or tape the labels to vertical magazine files. Amazon has a wide variety of magazine files in different colors, sizes, and materials.

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM LIBRARY SHELF LABELS:

000

  • The Unexplained
  • Computer Science
  • Coding
  • Library and Information Sciences
  • Facts and World Records

100

  • Parapsychology
  • Emotions
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Ancient Philosophy

200

  • The Bible
  • Christianity
  • Greek and Roman Religions
  • Buddhism
  • Judaism
  • Islam

300

  • Politics and Government
  • Civil Rights
  • Spies
  • Economics
  • Conservation and Environment
  • Law, Crime, and Punishment
  • Criminal Law
  • Military Science
  • Social Problems and Services
  • Education
  • Costumes
  • Folklore, Fairy Tales, Legends

400

  • Grammar
  • Sign Language
  • English Dictionaries
  • German Language
  • French Language
  • Italian Language
  • Spanish and Portuguese Languages
  • Latin Language
  • Greek Language
  • Other Languages
  • Chinese Language
  • Japanese Language
  • Korean Language

500

  • Mathematics
  • Astronomy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Periodic Table of the Elements
  • Earth Science
  • Weather and Climate
  • Volcanoes and Earthquakes
  • Oceanography
  • Tornadoes
  • Weather
  • Paleontology and Fossils
  • Dinosaurs
  • Biology
  • Biomes and Ecosystems
  • Microorganisms, Fungi, Algae
  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Invertebrates
  • Insects and Spiders
  • Sharks
  • Reptiles
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Elephants
  • Big Cats
  • Bears

600

  • Medicine and Health
  • Body Systems
  • Disease
  • Engineering
  • Military Vehicles
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Horses
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Other Pets
  • Cookbooks
  • Sewing

700

  • Origami
  • Drawing
  • Knitting and Crochet
  • Painting
  • Photography, Digital Art, and Videography
  • Music
  • Performance Arts
  • Card and Dice Games
  • Outdoor Games
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Football (image of American football)
  • Football (image of soccer ball)
  • Soccer
  • Graphic Novels

800

  • Jokes and Riddles
  • American Poetry
  • American Drama
  • American Fiction
  • English Poetry
  • English Drama
  • Shakespeare
  • English Fiction

900

  • Geography and Travel
  • Atlases and Maps
  • Biographies
  • Ancient History
  • European History
  • World War I
  • World War II
  • Asian History
  • African History
  • North American History
  • US History
  • South American History
  • History of Australia, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands
  • Texas History*
  • Ohio History*
  • Pennsylvania History*

*I included Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania History because I have a large number of buyers from these three states.

MORE LIBRARY SHELF AND BOOK LABELS

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Library Shelf Labels - Dewey Decimal System - Editable Classification Labels

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150+ labels in three sizes and three colors

What others say

"Great resource for librarians looking to revamp their non-fiction section. I appreciated that it was fully editable! Thank you! "
star
Aggie G.
"These are amazing. My students and the staff love how easy it is to find what they want now. Thank you!"
star
Sarah B.

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Description

This set of 150+ library shelf labels covers all ten Dewey Decimal System classifications. All labels include images and editable text. There are three widths, and all the library shelf labels come in color and black and white. Print on cardstock and laminate for added durability.

Find the companion Dewey Decimal Spine Labels here

FAST FACTS ABOUT THESE LIBRARY SHELF LABELS:

  • Recommended for: all grade levels
  • Editable: YES, all text is editable
  • Formats: PDF, Google Slides, and PowerPoint (you only need one of these formats to use this product)
  • You will also need: printer, cardstock (white or colored), something to attach the labels to, laminating machine (optional, but recommended)
  • Note that this is a library shelf labeling resource and not a library lesson.

WHAT DO I ATTACH THE LABELS TO?

  • You will need something to make the library shelf labels stand up on the shelves.
  • I personally use clear, acrylic magazine file holders. The acrylic holders can be pricey, so you may find plastic or vinyl to be much cheaper. Search "magazine file holders" on Amazon or Demco for examples.
  • You can also use old encyclopedias, dictionaries, or large 3-ring binders. Wrap them in colorful butcher paper to match the genre, then attach the shelf label to the book spine.

ABOUT THIS SET OF DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM LIBRARY SHELF LABELS:

  • Includes over 150 Dewey Decimal System classifications
  • Every library shelf label includes three widths.
  • Every Dewey shelf label has a black and white and color version.
  • Print 3, 4, 11 Dewey Decimal shelf labels per page.

LIBRARY SHELF LABEL MEASUREMENTS - 3 SIZES

  • Wider shelf labels (print 3 per page) -- 11" tall (< 30cm) and 2.75" wide (7 cm)
  • Thinner shelf labels (print 4 per page) -- 11" tall (<30 cm) and 2.125" wide (5.4 cm)
  • Thinnest shelf labels (print 11 per page) -- 11" tall (<30 cm) and 1" wide (2.5 cm)
  • I designed these to be adjustable for shorter shelves. Simply trim off the lines across the top and bottom of the shelf labels to make them shorter. The lines and text are also 100% editable, so you can make whatever changes you need to accommodate your library shelves.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET:

150+ Dewey Decimal System Library Shelf Labels

  • 30 "Hundreds section" labels
  • 120 specific Dewey section labels (see list below)
  • Editable template to create your own labels
  • Labels include: the Dewey number, a brief section description, and an image to represent that section.
  • Includes color and black line labels.
  • All labels available in three widths.

3 Editable formats

  • PPT
  • Google Slides
  • PDF

Detailed directions and tips

*To protect image copyrights, the artwork is not editable. You can, however, use the included templates to create your own labels.

TO USE THESE DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM LIBRARY SHELF LABELS:

  • Choose whether you prefer color or black line labels. The color shelf labels work best on white cardstock. Blackline shelf labels are printer-friendly and look great on colored cardstock.
  • Print, cut, and laminate the labels.
  • Glue or tape the labels to vertical magazine files. Amazon has a wide variety of magazine files in different colors, sizes, and materials.

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM LIBRARY SHELF LABELS:

000

  • The Unexplained
  • Computer Science
  • Coding
  • Library and Information Sciences
  • Facts and World Records

100

  • Parapsychology
  • Emotions
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Ancient Philosophy

200

  • The Bible
  • Christianity
  • Greek and Roman Religions
  • Buddhism
  • Judaism
  • Islam

300

  • Politics and Government
  • Civil Rights
  • Spies
  • Economics
  • Conservation and Environment
  • Law, Crime, and Punishment
  • Criminal Law
  • Military Science
  • Social Problems and Services
  • Education
  • Costumes
  • Folklore, Fairy Tales, Legends

400

  • Grammar
  • Sign Language
  • English Dictionaries
  • German Language
  • French Language
  • Italian Language
  • Spanish and Portuguese Languages
  • Latin Language
  • Greek Language
  • Other Languages
  • Chinese Language
  • Japanese Language
  • Korean Language

500

  • Mathematics
  • Astronomy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Periodic Table of the Elements
  • Earth Science
  • Weather and Climate
  • Volcanoes and Earthquakes
  • Oceanography
  • Tornadoes
  • Weather
  • Paleontology and Fossils
  • Dinosaurs
  • Biology
  • Biomes and Ecosystems
  • Microorganisms, Fungi, Algae
  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Invertebrates
  • Insects and Spiders
  • Sharks
  • Reptiles
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Elephants
  • Big Cats
  • Bears

600

  • Medicine and Health
  • Body Systems
  • Disease
  • Engineering
  • Military Vehicles
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Horses
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Other Pets
  • Cookbooks
  • Sewing

700

  • Origami
  • Drawing
  • Knitting and Crochet
  • Painting
  • Photography, Digital Art, and Videography
  • Music
  • Performance Arts
  • Card and Dice Games
  • Outdoor Games
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Football (image of American football)
  • Football (image of soccer ball)
  • Soccer
  • Graphic Novels

800

  • Jokes and Riddles
  • American Poetry
  • American Drama
  • American Fiction
  • English Poetry
  • English Drama
  • Shakespeare
  • English Fiction

900

  • Geography and Travel
  • Atlases and Maps
  • Biographies
  • Ancient History
  • European History
  • World War I
  • World War II
  • Asian History
  • African History
  • North American History
  • US History
  • South American History
  • History of Australia, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands
  • Texas History*
  • Ohio History*
  • Pennsylvania History*

*I included Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania History because I have a large number of buyers from these three states.

MORE LIBRARY SHELF AND BOOK LABELS

I regularly add new products for school librarians and English teachers to my store. Click the star icon above to receive notifications of when new products are posted. All new products are 50% off for the first 48 hours.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5
July 17, 2025
This is a great resource I used in my Dewey section of my library.
valerie Livesay
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Rated 5 out of 5
July 7, 2025
Great resource for librarians looking to revamp their non-fiction section. I appreciated that it was fully editable! Thank you!
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819 reviews
Grades taught: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
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April 30, 2025
I love this resource! I'm so excited to use it! My students will love it!
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Rated 5 out of 5
April 22, 2025
Perfect resource for my library. Kids and staff love the sign.
Hilary L.
106 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Rated 5 out of 5
August 31, 2024
These are amazing. My students and the staff love how easy it is to find what they want now. Thank you!
Sarah B.
5 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
September 18, 2023
This is my favorite way to make a nonfiction section user-friendly! These signs covered almost every topic I was looking for. I only had to make a few custom ones! Worked out great!
Wendy M.
12 reviews
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 19, 2023
This was a great visual for our library! I know the resource is marked for the intermediate grades, but the pictures on the side really helped my K-2 students, as well!
Christie M.
239 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Rated 2 out of 5
November 18, 2022
I regret buying this resource. There was almost too much ability to edit. The words on the labels made you turn your head the opposite way when reading titles on the book spines.
Lilliana W.
9 reviews
MrsReaderPants
Response from
MrsReaderPants
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Nov 18, 2022
Hi, Lilliana, I am so sorry you are regreting your purchase. I really want make this better for you. I am happy to send you a PDF version that is not editable, or I can just request a refund from TPT. Please let me know at leigh@readerpants.net. Cheers, Leigh Collazo MrsReaderPants

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