Sample Call Number:
HV
3176
.D55
2004
LC Call numbers consist of several parts:
The first line: "HV" defines the class and subclass.
These letters specify a broad subject area.
Within the class of "H" for SOCIAL SCIENCES,
Subclass "HV" represents Social Pathology (Social & Public
Welfare).
The second line: "3176" is the classification number.
The third line: "D55" is called a "Cutter Number"
Letter number combination indicates author or further subject
subdivision or geographic area.
The fourth line: "2004" is the year of publication
Not all call numbers include publication year but most recent
books will.
