Library of Congress Classification
The JSCC Library arranges books by the Library of Congress (LC) classification system. Each book has its own "call number" to mark its location. In the library catalog the call number can be found under "Call Number". If you need help finding a book, please ask!
The LC system groups books by subject. Call numbers begin with letters that refer to a subject:
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A |
General Works |
M |
Music |
|
B-BJ |
Philosophy |
N |
Fine Arts |
|
BL-BX |
Religion |
PA-PM |
Language |
|
C |
History (general) |
PN-PZ |
Literature |
|
D |
Universal and Old World History |
Q |
Sciences |
|
E-F |
American History |
R |
Medicine |
|
G |
Geography & Anthropology |
S |
Agriculture |
|
H |
Social Sciences |
T |
Technology |
|
J |
Political Science |
U |
Military Science |
|
K |
Law |
V |
Naval Science |
|
L |
Education |
Z |
Library Science |
Listed below are examples of proper call number arrangements on the shelf. Letters refer to broad subject areas, and the numerical sequence refers to subdivisions.
|
LB |
PE |
PE |
Arranged by letters |