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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2025     Views: 287

Library books are arranged by Library of Congress classification, and are organized on the shelf by call number. To learn more about call numbers, read our FAQ on what a call number is and how to find a book on the shelf using one. If you want to physically browse the shelves, below is a general overview of the call number areas and their corresponding topics.

Check the library catalog for subjects, titles, or specific call numbers you are looking for.

A-- General Works
B -- Philosophy. Psychology. Religion
C -- Auxiliary Sciences of History
D -- World History and History of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Etc.
E -- History of the Americas
F -- History of the Americas
G -- Geography. Anthropology. Recreation
H -- Social Sciences
J -- Political Science
K -- Law
L -- Education
M -- Music and Books on Music
N -- Fine Arts
P -- Language and Literature
Q -- Science
R -- Medicine
S -- Agriculture
T -- Technology
U -- Military Science
V -- Naval Science
Z – Bibliography, Library Science, Information Resources.

Don't hesitate to ask at the library service desk for directions to these sections, or to a specific book. If you find a book through the library catalog, you will find information on the items physical location, as shown in the image below.

 A book entry from the library catalog with the location of it highlighted.

This will often include the building, floor description, as well as whether the book is housed in a special collection.

 

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