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Sociology: 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 sociology materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on sociology have call numbers starting with HM 1 and ending with HM 1281:

LC Call Numbers Description
HM1 → 1281 Sociology
HM435 → 477 History of Sociology. History of Sociological Theory
HM481 → 554 Theory. Method. Relations to Other Subjects
HM621 → 656 Culture
HM661 → 696 Social Control
HM711 → 806 Groups & Organizations
HM811 → 821 Deviant Behavior. Social Deviance
HM831 → 901 Social Change
HM1001 → 1281 Social Psychology

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

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