This system groups together materials by subject . Since most major research libraires use the Library of Congress system, the call numbers in our library may be the same or very similar to those used by other libraries. You may want to consult our listing of call numbers and subject areas. A listing of call numbers and their location in Fondren Library is available at the reference desk, circulation desk, and at each elevator. To read the Library of Congress call number, simply note the first letter or letters of the call number.
Numbers follow the initial letter or letters.
These numbers are read as whole numbers. The third element or line of the call number is the one which gives people the most trouble. This line is called the Cutter number and it is a letter followed by a decimal number. Sometimes there are two Cutter number lines. Once again, regard the Cutter number alphabetically and then by decimal number.