Education Research Guide: Books

The books in Jones Library's collection are organized by subject under the Library of Congress (LOC) classification system.

Below are examples of LOC education classifications that you can use to help guide you if you wish to browse the stacks.

L - Education (General)

LA - History of Education

LB - Theory and Practice of Education

LC - Special Aspects of Education

LD - Individual Institutions - United States

LE - Individual Institutions - America (except United States)

LF - Individual Institutions - Europe

LG - Individual Institutions - Asia, Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands

LH - College and School Magazines and Papers

LJ - Student Fraternities and Societies, United States

LT - Textbooks

The Curriculum Materials Center (CMC) is located on the first floor of the library in the reference room. This space contains our children's literature collection, textbooks, and professional collection.

If you're having trouble finding the full text of a book or article, Jones Library can make a request for the book or article to be delivered to you (for free!) through interlibrary loan (ILL).  Follow the steps in this guide to submit an ILL request.