Both the Dewey and Library of Congress Classification systems have specific ranges that can be helpful to browse through when you're scouting resources on hymns and hymnology. Almost any library will use one or the other of these systems, and some use both! Browse the shelves in these areas:
Scores: Library of Congress
| Sacred Music | M1999-2199 |
| Collections |
M1999 |
| Dramatic music | M2000-2007 |
| Choral services, etc. | M2010-2017.6 |
| Two or more solo voices | M2012-2114.8 |
| Hymnals. Hymn collections | M2115-2146 |
| Liturgy and ritual | M2147-2188 |
| Sacred vocal music for children | M2190-2196 |
| Popular religious and devotional music | M2198-2199 |
Books: Library of Congress
| Religious aspects of sacred music | ML3921-3921.8 |
| Hymns, Bibliography | ML128 .H8 |
| Hymns, Dictionaries | ML120 .H95 |
| Hymns, History and criticism | ML3086 |
Books: Dewey
| Sacred music | 783 |
| Hymns | 782.27 |
| Hymns, texts of | 245 |
In the Library catalog you can search by subject heading to find materials relevant to your topic. Here are some options for chruch music and hymnology.
