How do I use Library of Congress call numbers?
How to find print books and journals on the shelves.
Answer
Most UMSL Library items use Library of Congress (LC) call numbers as a method to organize where they are shelved. A location is also used to indicate where the item is located in the building (Level 1, Level 2, etc.) (see the link below for maps).
The LC classification system is arranged alphabetically. Letters are used to indicate the primary subject area(s).
Call numbers for a book or journal are displayed in Discover@UMSL and in the catalog. We currently assign call numbers for electronic resources, only print items.
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)
More detailed information can be found at the link below.
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