The Library of Congress (LC) classification scheme is used in Buley Library as well as most academic libraries in the United States. It provides a method of assigning call numbers to library books and materials. It is an alpha-numeric system, meaning that it uses both letters and numbers.
The LC designation for ART is N. Additional areas for Art Education include the T section for Photography and Arts and Crafts and the L designation for Education.
The Library of Congress Classification (link to full breakdown of subjects)
N - Visual Arts:
- 1-58..........................................General
- 61-72........................................Theory. Philosophy. Aesthetics of the visual arts
- 81-390......................................Study and teaching. Research
- 400-3990..................................Art museums, galleries, etc.
- 4390-5098................................Exhibitions
- 5198-5299................................Private collections and collectors
- 5300-7418................................History
- 7420-7525.8..............................General works
- 7560-8266................................Special subjects of art
- 8350-8356................................Art as a profession. Artists
- 8510-8553................................Art studios, materials, etc.
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TT - Handicrafts. Arts and crafts:
- 161-170.7................................Manual training. School shops
- 174-176...................................Articles for children
- 180-200...................................Woodworking. Furniture making. Upholstering
- 201-203...................................Lathework. Turning
- 205-267...................................Metalworking
- 300-382.8................................Painting. Wood finishing
- 387-410...................................Soft home furnishings
- 490-695...................................Clothing manufacture. Dressmaking. Tailoring
- 697-927...................................Home arts. Homecrafts. Including sewing, embroidery, decorative crafts
LB - Theory and practice of education:
- 5-45.........................................General
- 51-885.....................................Systems of individual educators and writers
- 1025-1050.75...........................Teaching (Principles and practice)
- 1049.9-1050.75..............................Reading (General
- 1050.9-1091.............................Educational psychology
- 1101-1139................................Child study
- 1139.2-1139.5..........................Early childhood education
- 1140-1140.5.............................Preschool education...Nursery schools
- 1141-1489................................Kindergarten
- 1501-1547................................Primary education
- 1555-1602................................Elementary or public school education
- 1603-1696.6.............................Secondary education. High schools
- 1705-2286................................Education and training of teachers and administrators
- 1771-1773......................................Certification of teachers
- 1775-1785......................................Professional aspects of teaching and school administrators. Vocational guidance
- 1805-2151......................................State teachers colleges
- 1811-1987............................................United States
