Slim, Editable Nonfiction Library Shelf Signs

Make your library's nonfiction section easier to navigate and browse with these slim, colorful Dewey signs!

These editable, printable library signs are 70% thinner than the original Whole Number Dewey Nonfiction Signs, so you can add them without shifting books from shelf to shelf or removing books. The signs are designed for any library that uses the Dewey Decimal Classification system to organize their collection, and they work best in elementary or middle school libraries.

The 1.2" wide signs sit on the shelf alongside the books to show where the next nonfiction section begins. They can fit on commercially-sold book stops and shelf markers, as well as in upcycled VHS video cases as the sign holders. You can also cover the signs in a mylar dust jacket and put them on unused or weeded chapter books.

The topics are listed below, and they are fairly USA-centric. I've included separate signs for Canada, Mexico & Central America, and Australia in the 900's section, but other countries are covered at the continent level.

Product Contents:

• 90 editable Dewey 100's signs and Dewey popular topic signs, as listed below.
• One (1) blank template to edit and create your own signs - 2 pages / slides
  • 8.5" x 11" letter paper size
  • Each sign measures 7.5" x 10" which will slide into a standard VHS case with a 1.2" spine.
  • You can also print only the spines to add to book-stops or shelf markers sold by Demco or The Library Store.
  • Easy-to-print PDF files are also included.

• All text, fonts, and colors are editable in the Microsoft PowerPoint .pptx files to fit your library collection or match your school colors / library branding. You can change the background color and/or text color with just a few clicks!
• Supplies list and teacher notes with links for where to purchase book-stops, shelf markers, and other sign holders that are compatible with these signs if you don’t have any VHS cases to upcycle (included in the preview)
• Photos in the preview to show how to use the signs on library shelves
• How-to video tutorials for quickly and easily changing the colors of the text and signs (included in the preview)

DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW for more information and photos of these signs in action.

List of Nonfiction Topic Signs:

• 000 – Unsolved Mysteries, Libraries, and Information
• 100 – Ghosts, Tough Topics, Emotions and Feelings
• 133 – Ghosts & Haunted House
• 200 – Religions and Myths
• 300 – People and What They Do
• 320 – Government
• 330 – Money and Economics
• 340 – United States Constitution
• 350 – Military
• 370 – School
• 394 – Holidays
• 398 – Folktales and Fairy Tales - 2 options: with and without the "Nonfiction" label
• 398 – Princess Stories - 2 options: with and without the "Nonfiction" label
• 400 – Languages
• 500 – Math and Science
• 520 – Outer Space and Planets
• 530 & 540 – Experiments
• 550 – Earth Science and Weather
• 567 – Dinosaurs
• 580 – Plants
• 590 – Animals
• 595 – Crustaceans, Spiders, and Insects
• 595 – Insects
• 595 – Spiders
• 597 – Fish
• 597 – Amphibians
• 597 – Reptiles and Lizards
• 597 – Snakes
• 598 – Birds
• 599 – Ocean Mammals
• 599 – Land Mammals
• 599 – Bears
• 599 – Wild Cats
• 599 – Wild Dogs and Wolves
• 599 – Monkeys
• 599 – Marsupials
• 599 – Bats
• 599 – Elephants
• 600 – Health, Technology, and Building
• 610 – Health and Medicine
• 620 – Machines and Vehicles
• 636 or 599 – Pets
• 636 or 599 – Cats
• 636 or 599 – Dogs
• 636 or 599 – Horses
• 641 – Cookbooks and Food
• 700 – Art, Music, Fun, and Making
• 740 – Drawing, Crafts, and Makerspace
• 741 – Graphic Novels
• 780 – Music
• 793 – I Spy, Puzzles, Games, and Magic Tricks
• 796 to 798 – Sports
• 796 – Football
• 796 – Soccer
• 796 – Baseball and Softball
• 796 – Basketball
• 796 – Hockey
• 799 – Hunting & Fishing
• 800 – Poetry and Writing - 2 options: with and without the "Nonfiction" label
• 818 – Jokes & Riddles - 2 options: with and without the "Nonfiction" label
• 900 – Geography and History
• 910 – RMS Titanic
• 92 or 920 – Biographies
• 920 – United States Presidents - 2 versions
• 920 – World Explorers
• 930 – Ancient History or Very Long Ago
• 940 – Europe and World Wars I & II
• 950 – Asia
• 960 – Africa
• 971 – Canada
• 972 – Mexico and Central America
• 973 to 979 – United States History
• 973 – American Colonies
• 973 – American Revolution
• 973 – U.S. Civil War
• 974 – Pennsylvania History
• 979 – California Gold Rush
• 980 – South America
• 990 – Australia, the Arctic & Antarctica
• 994 – Australia History

Terms of Use
© Mrs. J in the Library - By purchasing this product, you receive a one-user license. Copying or distributing to others is prohibited. Additional licenses for sharing with other educators are available at a discount. For teacher-librarians: You may use this product with all of your classes and students.

Still have questions?
If the free preview file does not answer your question, you can contact me through the Q & A section on TpT with any questions or requests. You can also send me an email at MrsJ [at] mrsjinthelibrary.com.

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