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Social Work: 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 social work materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on social work have call numbers starting with HV 1 and ending with HV 5840:

LC Call Numbers Description
HV40  → 69 Social Service. Social Work. Charity Organization & Practice
HV85 → 525 By Region or Country
HV544.5 International Social Work
HV547 Self-Help Groups
HV551.2 → 639 Emergency Management
HV640 → 645 Refugee Problems
HV650 → 670 Life Saving
HV675 → 677 Accidents. Prevention of Accidents
HV680 → 696 Free Professional Services
HV697 → 4959 Protection. Assistance, & Relief
HV4961 → 4995 Degeneration
HV5001 → 5720.5 Alcoholism. Intemperance. Temperance Reform
HV5725 → 5770 Tobacco Habit
HV5800 → 5840 Drug Habits. Drug Abuse

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

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