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Jazz Studies: 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 jazz materials.

Locating Books in Reed Library

Books on jazz can be found under classes ML and MT:

LC Call Numbers Description
ML128.J3 Jazz Bibliographies
ML3506 Jazz (General)
ML3508 → 3509 Jazz by Region or Country
MT68 Improvisation. Accompaniment. Transposition
MT733.7 Jazz Band Performance
MT866 Vocal Improvisation
MT868 Jazz Vocals

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

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