LibGuides: Library Classification System: How Do I Use the Library Classification System?

How Do I Use the Library Classification System?

The library classification system is the way that books, videos, and other items are put in order on the shelf. In other words, it is how we find the things we have in the library.

Classification systems use Call Numbers to mark where the book goes. Think of the call number like an address, it tells you where the book lives on the shelf.

Books and media are shelved according to the Library of Congress (LC) Classification System (shown above) in the libraries at Austin Community College. In addition to LC, on selected campuses only, health sciences books and media are classified and shelved according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Classification System.

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You may want to consult these online guides:

Introduction to the Library of Congress Classification System
Developed by University Systems of Georgia
Library of Congress Classification System
The data on this site was compiled from the Library of Congress.
NLM Classification System
This National Library of Medicine Fact Sheet explains and gives a general outline to the NLM Classification System.
Classification Web
Detailed information on the LC Classification System. Restricted to ACC students and staff.
Tutorial - University System of Georgia Board of Regents