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Library and Information Sciences
Browsing the Catalog
Books on Library and Information Sciences are arranged according to the Library of Congress classification system. Each book is assigned a call number, and the beginning letters and numbers correspond to a specific subject. For example, books about cataloging can be found within the call numbers "Z693-695.83." The following list comprises the subject headings and their corresponding call numbers that will likely be relevant to you:
| Subject |
Call Number |
|---|---|
| Library Science |
Z665 - 718.8 |
| Library Administration |
Z678 - 678.88 |
| Cataloging |
Z693 - 695.83 |
| Public Services |
Z711 - 711.95 |
| Special Topics |
Z716.2 - 718.85 |
A more comprehensive list can be found at the Library of Congress.
The majority of the books you will need are located at Discovery Park on the first floor. The reference collection and more recent periodicals are housed in B112, and the circulating books and bound periodicals can be found in M130.
You can also search the Library Catalog according to Subject. A quick search using terms associated with your inquiry will help you narrow down to a more precise subject heading. By clicking on that subject heading, you will be able to view all the materials that are cataloged under that subject.
