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*Literature*

This research guide includes catalogs, databases, and other print and online sources for the study of American and world literature and culture.

Call Numbers for print materials at The Valley Library

The literature collection is on the 4th floor of Valley Library (floor map)

PA 1-8595 Classical languages and literature
PL 1-8844 Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
(Japanese language and literature PL501-889)
(Chinese language and literature PL1001-3207)
PN 1-6720 Literary history and collections (General)
esp. PN 1600-3300   Drama
PN 1600-3300 Drama
PQ 1-9999 Romance literature
(French literature PQl-3999)
(Spanish literature PQ6001-8929)
PR 1-9680 English literature
PS 1-3565 American literature
PT 1-9999 Germanic literature

See the Library of Congress Classification Outline for a more detailed list of call numbers.

Call Number Locations

The first letter of the call number tells you on which floor the book is located.

Call Number Locations

  • A – General Works … floor 6
  • B – Philosophy, Psychology, Religion … floor 6
  • C – Archaeology, Genealogy, Biography … floor 6
  • D – History: General, Old World … floor 6
  • E – History: New World … floor 6
  • F – History: New World … floor 6
  • G – Geography, Anthropology, Recreation … floor 6
  • H – Social Science … floor 5
  • J – Political Science … floor 5
  • K – Law … floor 5
  • L – Education … floor 5
  • M – Music … floor 5
  • N – Fine Arts … floor 5
  • P – Language & Literature … floor 4
  • Q – Science, Mathematics … floor 1
  • R – Medicine, Health … floor 1
  • S – Agriculture, Aquaculture, Wildlife … floor 1
  • T – Technology, Engineering … floor 1
  • U – Military & Naval Sciences … floor 6
  • V – Military & Naval Sciences … floor 6
  • Z – Bibliography & Library Science … floor 6