What do the Call Numbers Mean?
We use the Library of Congress (LC) system of call numbers in our Library. The call number is composed of letters and numbers and represents a certain subject area. If the item is a print, rather than electronic book, the call number serves as the "address" for that item on the
shelves. Below is a simplified guide to LC.
Here is an example of books arranged on a shelf by subject in Library of Congress class order:
Here's an example of a book with a Library of Congress call number:
PN= Literature in general. PN 1993.45= Film Studies Literature A75= Represents the author's last name
