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Art: 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 art materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on art have call numbers starting with N 1 and ending with NX 820:

LC Call Numbers Description
N1 → 9211 Visual Arts
NA1 → 9428 Architecture
NB1 → 1952 Sculpture
NC1 → 1940 Drawing. Design. Illustration
ND25 → 3416 Painting
NE1 → 3002 Print Media
NK1 → 9990 Decorative Arts
NX1 → 820 Arts in General

These books are located on the first floor of Reed Library.

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