Print resources at the Loras College Library are organized according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system. Literature-related topics can be found in these call number areas:
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810 American Literature in English
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811 American poetry in English
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812 American drama in English
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813 American fiction in English
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814 American essays in English
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815 American speeches in English
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816 American letters in English
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817 American humor & satire in English
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818 American miscellaneous writings
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820 English & Old English literatures
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821 English & Old English literatures
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822 English drama
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823 English fiction
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824 English essays
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825 English speeches
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826 English letters
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827 English humor & satire
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828 English miscellaneous writings
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829 Old English (Anglo-Saxon)
You may find other useful library materials under different call numbers. For example, if a book is generally about art but discusses literature, it might have a call number within the subject of art. Need help finding books? Just Ask a Librarian!
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