This page describes
how to use the Library of Congress Classification system (call
numbers) to locate the section of the library where books on
particular subjects are shelved.
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| Look up your broad topic in the
Library of Congress Classification Outline. |
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Example:
Click on B-- Philosophy, Psychology,
Religion
Click on Subclass BF Psychology
Scroll down to BF 712-724.85
Developmental Psychology to find the call number
and range of numbers covering the topic 'developmental
psychology'.
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| Another method is to search the
Library
Catalog by subject. When you get a list of results, click on
the Extended Display button. |
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Clicking Extended Display
causes the call numbers of the books to display, allowing you
to see which call number locations would be the best places to
browse for books.
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