Classification · subject taxonomy
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The Moolmes classification divides the catalogue into eight subject classes, each with four subdivisions. Shelf marks are stable: once an entry is catalogued its mark does not change, even if the entry is revised or moved between collections. This page is the authoritative list of classes in current use.
Reading a shelf mark
A shelf mark has three parts. The class number places the entry in one of the eight subject classes. The decimal identifies the subdivision within that class. A letter suffix, where present, marks the item type: TK for a printable toolkit, PUB for a long-form publication, and CP for a community programme record.
Example. MC 640.3 is the “cleaning and maintenance routines” subdivision of the home, food and daily systems class. TK 640-A is the printable seasonal changeover checklist filed against the same class.
Information and Digital Life
Skills for finding, judging, storing and protecting information.
| Subdivision | Shelf mark | Entries | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information literacy Source evaluation, search strategy, reading results critically. |
MC 004.1 | 24 | Open |
| Online safety Accounts, passphrases, recovery, recognising fraud patterns. |
MC 004.2 | 19 | Open |
| File and data management Naming, folders, backups, formats and long-term readability. |
MC 004.3 | 15 | Open |
| Assistive and accessibility settings Text size, contrast, captions, screen reading, keyboard use. |
MC 004.4 | 11 | Open |
Reading, Study and Memory
How adults read, learn and retain material outside formal instruction.
| Subdivision | Shelf mark | Entries | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading strategy Previewing, question-led passes, reading across disagreement. |
MC 028.1 | 17 | Open |
| Note-making Structured notes, summaries, personal indexes. |
MC 028.2 | 14 | Open |
| Memory and review Spacing, retrieval practice, honest self-testing. |
MC 028.3 | 12 | Open |
| Study planning Session length, attention, sustainable schedules. |
MC 028.4 | 10 | Open |
Communication and Correspondence
Everyday writing and speaking where the outcome matters.
| Subdivision | Shelf mark | Entries | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain language Sentence structure, terminology, readable formatting. |
MC 302.1 | 16 | Open |
| Formal correspondence Letters, complaints, requests, records of agreement. |
MC 302.2 | 13 | Open |
| Difficult conversations Preparation, framing, de-escalation, follow-up. |
MC 302.3 | 12 | Open |
| Meetings and minutes Agendas, note-taking, decisions and actions. |
MC 302.4 | 9 | Open |
Household Finance and Consumer Information
Neutral explanations of financial documents and consumer processes.
| Subdivision | Shelf mark | Entries | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeting Categories, variable income, review cycles. |
MC 332.1 | 15 | Open |
| Statements and interest Reading documents, understanding charges. |
MC 332.2 | 11 | Open |
| Consumer processes Comparing offers, warranties, disputes and records. |
MC 332.3 | 13 | Open |
| Financial record-keeping Retention, organisation, preparation for advice. |
MC 332.4 | 8 | Open |
Community and Civic Participation
Local services, public bodies and voluntary organisation.
| Subdivision | Shelf mark | Entries | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local government Committees, agendas, public comment, decision cycles. |
MC 361.1 | 14 | Open |
| Volunteering Finding roles, commitment, boundaries, handover. |
MC 361.2 | 12 | Open |
| Community projects Planning, permissions, partners, evaluation. |
MC 361.3 | 10 | Open |
| Public information sources Where official local information is published. |
MC 361.4 | 9 | Open |
Preparedness and Public Safety Information
Seasonal preparation and household resilience in Canadian conditions.
| Subdivision | Shelf mark | Entries | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal preparation Winter, spring melt, heat and smoke, autumn maintenance. |
MC 363.1 | 13 | Open |
| Household emergency planning Supplies, communication plans, documents. |
MC 363.2 | 11 | Open |
| Home maintenance cycles Inspection schedules, small repairs, records. |
MC 363.3 | 12 | Open |
| Travel and transport conditions Planning around weather and service disruption. |
MC 363.4 | 7 | Open |
Home, Food and Daily Systems
The recurring practical work of running a household.
| Subdivision | Shelf mark | Entries | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage and organisation Sorting sequences, small spaces, shared homes. |
MC 640.1 | 18 | Open |
| Cleaning and maintenance routines Frequency, sequence, shared responsibility. |
MC 640.2 | 14 | Open |
| Meal planning and food safety Planning, storage, rotation, safe handling. |
MC 640.3 | 16 | Open |
| Shared and rented housing Agreements, communication, what can be changed. |
MC 640.4 | 11 | Open |
Planning, Records and Personal Administration
Planning methods and the paperwork of ordinary life.
| Subdivision | Shelf mark | Entries | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning methods Estimation, sequencing, review, decision records. |
MC 650.1 | 15 | Open |
| Personal filing Systems, naming, retention, disposal. |
MC 650.2 | 12 | Open |
| Time and attention Session design, interruption, realistic scheduling. |
MC 650.3 | 10 | Open |
| Caregiving administration Coordination, logs, handover documents. |
MC 650.4 | 9 | Open |
Cross-references and see-also headings
Several subjects sit naturally in more than one class. Household emergency planning, for example, involves records, food storage and communication as well as preparedness. The catalogue records one primary mark and any number of see-also headings, which appear as related topics on each collection. Cross-references are reviewed when a class is revised so that they do not accumulate silently.
| Primary heading | See also | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Household emergency planning MC 363.2 | Records and documents MC 650.2 | Portable copies of essential documents |
| Meal planning MC 640.3 | Budgeting MC 332.1 | Purchase intervals and household cost |
| Caregiving administration MC 650.4 | Formal correspondence MC 302.2 | Written contact with services |
| Note-making MC 028.2 | File and data management MC 004.3 | Storing and retrieving personal notes |
| Volunteering MC 361.2 | Planning methods MC 650.1 | Commitment, scheduling and handover |