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Research Guide Proposed Layout: Library of Congress (LC) Call Numbers

About the Library of Congress Classification System

SUNY Fredonia uses the Library of Congress Classification System (LCC) to assign call numbers to most print materials--books, periodicals, and music scores.

The Library of Congress Classification System is divided into large subject areas which are called "classes." All classes--and subclasses--begin with one, two, or three letters followed by a number which represents more specific aspects of a subject.

This page shows you how to read a call number and lists call number ranges for biology materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on biology have call numbers starting with QH 301 and ending with QH 705:

LC Call Numbers Description
QH1 → 278.5 Natural History (General)
QH1 → (199.5) General (including nature conservation, geographical distribution)
QH201 → 278.5 Microscopy
QH301 → 705.5 Biology (General)
QH359 → 425 Evolution
QH426 → 470 Genetics
QH471 → 489 Reproduction
QH501 → 531 Life
QH540 → 549.5 Ecology
QH573 → 671 Cytology
QH705 → 705.5 Economic Biology

These books are located on the third floor of the Carnahan-Jackson Center.

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