Dewey Decimal Classification
The following types of materials are arranged separately from the main collection:
- Reference – Call numbers begin with R. Books are in Dewey call number order.
- Fiction – Call numbers begin with F. Books are arranged alphabetically by author.
- Juvenile (Children’s books) – Call numbers begin with J, JE, JF, and JR. JEs and JFs are arranged by the author. Js and JRs are arranged by the Dewey call number.
- K-12 textbooks – Call numbers begin with [CURRIC]. Books are arranged by Dewey call number.
- Archives and Rare Books – Call numbers begin with [ARCHIVES] or [RARE]. Most are arranged by Dewey call number.
- Reserve items – Call numbers begin with [RESERVE]. Reserve materials are arranged in groups by the instructor’s name.
Periodicals are located on the east side of the first floor and are arranged in alphabetical order by title.