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Anthropology- For Graduate Students

Resources, tips and tools for graduate students in anthropology.

Using call numbers in for anthropology

What are Call Numbers?

Call numbers are a combination of letters and numbers that indicate the location of an item in the library. UVic Libraries uses the Library of Congress (LC) classification system. Each book is assigned a unique combination of letters and numbers. The initial group of letters and numbers indicate the topic of a book. Because books are arranged in call number order, you can find books on similar topics in the same area of the library.

 

Call Numbers for Anthropology

Browsing the stacks can be a useful way to find books on your topic. It may lead you down paths you hadn't considered!
Here are the broad call number areas for anthropology: 

Call Number   

Subject
CC    Archaeology
GF Human Ecology. Anthropogeography
GN Anthropology
GN 49 Physical Anthropology
GN 281 Human Evolution
GN 300 Ethnology, Social, and Cultural Anthropology
GN 502-517 Psychological Anthropology
GN 700 Prehistoric Archaeology
GR Folklore                                                                                      
GT Manners and Customs
P Philology. Linguistics

Note that our e-books do not have call numbers, but you can view their virtual neighbors by using the 'shelf browse' on their catalogue records. 

 

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