We use the Library of Congress Classification System. Find out about how our books are arranged below.
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Our children's collection ranges from preschool to high school. The Weyers Cave Woman's Club generously donates money annually to buy books for this collection. Bring your children!
How are Call Numbers arranged on the shelves?
The first letter(s) of a Call Number are shelved alphabetically.
P is before PR is before PS
The numbers following the first letter(s) are whole numbers.
5 comes before 10; 10 comes before 100; 100 comes before 2,000, etc.
HV 52 is before HV 502 is before HV 4311
The number to the right of the decimal point is a fraction of the whole number to the left
PA128.25 is before PA 128.3 is before PA 128.325
Reference books are full of basic or background information. They are a great place to turn when you are just starting to learn about a topic. Here are some recommended history reference works, both in print and online.
These are just a few of the many, many history books in the library at BRCC. You can search for more books, including eBooks, from the Library home page.