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Music Theory: 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 music theory materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on music therapy can be found under classes ML and MT:

LC Call Numbers Description
ML93 → 96.5 Manuscript Studies & Manuscripts
ML100 → 109 Dictionaries. Encyclopedias
ML112.8 → 158.8 Bibliography
ML159 → 3785 History & Criticism
ML3797 → 3799.5 Musical Research
MT35 → 39 Notation
MT90 → 146 Analysis & Appreciation of Musical Works

The music collection is located on the second floor of Reed Library.

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