Most academic libraries in the United States organize and shelve their materials based on the Library of Congress Classification System (LCC). This one-hour Know & Go was created with student workers, volunteers and all employees who are responsible for shelving library materials using LCC in mind. Through demonstration and interactive materials, participants will explore introductory shelving concepts using the Library of Congress Classification System, common shelving mistakes, and approaches to maintaining an organized collection. A companion session on Shelving with Dewey is also available.
- Identify the purpose of using the Library of Congress Classification system
- Apply the LCC to shelving practices
- Create an effective shelving strategy to help patrons find materials in the library
Instructor(s)
Kyla Hunt is the Library Services Trainer and Missouri Libraries 2 Go (MOLIB2GO) Coordinator at Amigos Library Services. Her career has featured experiences in a variety of government, nonprofit, and library institutions, including the Cedar Park Public Library, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and TechSoup Global. She is interested in all aspects of the library field, having worked in youth services, reference librarianship, technical services, and library instruction. Her book, Library Programs and Services for New Adults, was published in 2017. Outside of libraries, Kyla likes to crochet, spend time with her family and cats, and bake pumpkin cake.