The University of Illinois Library has historically used Dewey Decimal classification for the majority of the library's collection, and it currently works in both Dewey and LC (see the list of Collections by Classification).
This guide presents an overview of using LC Classification at Illinois and any local policy decisions made regarding implementation of LC Classification.
When classifying a book in LC:
When creating Cutter numbers for LC Classification, use the table from the Cataloging and Shelflisting Manual: G63 (below).
You can also use the Cataloging Calculator to determine Cutter numbers. Simply enter the first words of the main entry in the search box and select the LC Cutter option.
1. After initial vowel | ||||||||
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for the second letter: use number: |
b 2 |
d 3 |
l-m 4 |
n 5 |
p 6 |
r 7 |
s-t 8 |
u-y 9 |
2. After initial letter S | ||||||||
for the second letter: use number: |
a 2 |
ch 3 |
e 4 |
h-i 5 |
m-p 6 |
t 7 |
u 8 |
w-z 9 |
3. After initial letters Qu | ||||||||
for the second letter: use number: |
a 3 |
e 4 |
i 5 |
o 6 |
r 7 |
t 8 |
y 9 |
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For initial letters Qa-Qt, use 2-29 | ||||||||
4. After other initial consonants | ||||||||
for the second letter: use number: |
a 3 |
e 4 |
i 5 |
o 6 |
r 7 |
u 8 |
y 9 |
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5. For expansion | ||||||||
for the second letter: use number: |
a-d 3 |
e-h 4 |
i-l 5 |
m-o 6 |
p-s 7 |
t-v 8 |
w-z 9 |
As the library classifies more material in LC, the following staff in ACS have been identified to be resources for those with questions regarding LC classification:
The following table presents the which collections are currently using LC Classification at the University of Illinois Library.
Library | Classification |
Carle Illinois College of Medicine |
LC Classification for materials received before March 11, 2019. All materials received after March 11, 2019 should be classified in DDC. |
CAS (Bookstacks) - Asian | LC Classification |
CAS (Bookstacks) - all new literature (except Slavic) | LC Classification |
CAS (Bookstacks) - LABO | LC Classification |
Communications | LC Classification for incoming material, beginning August 1, 2018 |
International & Area Studies |
LC Classification for:
DDC for:
|
Law | LC Classification |
Literatures and Languages | LC Classification; DDC for non-circulating |
Map |
LC for maps LC for all incoming material beginning Sept. 18, 2018 Existing collection is being re-classed from DDC to LC |
Music and Performing Arts | LC Classification |
Social Sciences, Health, and Education |
LC Classification for new & re-classed materials
Special classifications for S-Collection and Curriculum Collection |
Undergraduate | LC Classification; DDC for periodicals |