Library materials are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system (LC). Each LC number represents a subject. The LC number makes up part of a call number that is labelled on library materials. The call number is a guide to finding materials in the library.
Below is an example of a call number and what it means.
Title:
Psychology
Author: Ciccarelli, Saundra K
| Call Number | Explanation |
|---|---|
BF | Represent the class subject for Psychology |
121 | Specific number for Psychology (general) |
C53 | First three name of the author's surname "Ciccarelli" |
2026 | Book's publication / copyright year |
Subject Coverage
A: GENERAL WORKS
B: PHILOSOPHY. PSYCHOLOGY. RELIGION
C: AUXILIARY SCIENCES OF HISTORY
D: WORLD HISTORY AND HISTORY OF EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, 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 (GENERAL)