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Libraries using Dewey Decimal Classification
Libraries using Library of Congress Classification
A call number, also known as a classification number, is the numerical or alpha-numerical string of numbers and letters that libraries use to identify, organize, and find individual items on library shelves.
All print or paper copies of books in the library are assigned a call number, usually found on the book spine (this is often referred to as a spine label).
The call number represents what the book is about and acts like the book's address on the library's shelves, also known as stacks. Because books on the shelves are arranged in call number order, you will find books on similar subjects shelved near each other.
Spine Label Examples:
Dewey Decimal Fiction Library of Congress
The Dewey Decimal Classification System is a classification system by which libraries organize their Non-Fiction collections numerically by subject. The system divides all knowledge into 9 basic subject classes, ranging numerically from 000-999. All Dewey Decimal call numbers are at least 3 digits long, and may be further extended by the use of decimal numbers. Each digit of a Dewey Decimal number signifies a level of subject specificity.
Dewey Decimal # 332 and 336 - Finance
The Dewey number 332, and all of its decimals, is designated for Financial Economics and related topics, such as banks, money, credit and loans, interest, and more, while the Dewey number 336, and all of its decimals, is designated for Public Finance, such as taxes, public debt, and more.
Dewey Decimal # 340-349 - Business Law
The Dewey range of 340-349 are designated for Law, its various types, and related topics. The Dewey number 346, and its decimals, is specifically designated for Private law.
Dewey Decimal # 650-659 - Business
The 650-659 range of Dewey numbers is designated for the topic of Management and auxiliary services, covering a wide range of business related topics, such as office services, shorthand, accounting, marketing, general management, and more.
Dewey Decimal # 657 - Accounting
The Dewey number 657, and all of its decimals, are designated for Accounting and related topics.
Dewey Decimal # 658 - Management
The Dewey number 658, and all of its decimals, are designated for General Management and related subtopics.
Dewey Decimal # 658.8 & 659 - Marketing
The Dewey number 658.8, and all of its additional decimals, are designated for Marketing Management and related topics, while the Dewey number 659, and all of its decimals, is designated for Advertising and Public Relations.
The Library of Congress Classification System is a classification system by which libraries organize their Non-Fiction collections alpha-numerically by subject. The system divides all knowledge into 21 basic classes, each identified by a single letter of the alphabet. Most of these alphabetical classes are further divided into more specific subclasses, identified by two-letter combinations. Following these alphabetical headings, each topic is assigned a single number or a span of numbers. Whole numbers used in LCC may range from one to four digits in length, and may be further extended by the use of decimal numbers.
Library of Congress # HF - Marketing, Management, Business
The HF range of Library of Congress call numbers is designated for topics related to Commerce, including Business Ethics, Marketing, Markets, Fair Trade, Personnel Management, and more.
Library of Congress # HG - HJ - Finance
The HG - HJ ranges of Library of Congress call numbers is designated for topics related to Finance. Within this range, each two-letter class focuses on a specific topic:
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