The is a fundamental tool in library science used to create "Cutter numbers"—alphanumeric codes that arrange books alphabetically by author within a specific subject class. By assigning these unique identifiers, libraries ensure that even if dozens of books share the same classification number (like American Poetry), they are neatly organized on the shelf. Download Options for Cutter Author Tables
Modern librarians typically use digital versions or software to generate these codes. Below are the primary resources for downloading or accessing the tables: Dewey Cutter Program instructions - OCLC Support cutter author table download