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Find books at the Cornell University Library using the Library of Congress classification system.

Omit the initial article from title searches. In other words, don't include the initial word if it's a, an, or the.

When you note down call numbers, be careful to indicate if the material is shelved in the regular, oversized (+), or double oversized (++) sections.

One way to browse subject headings is use the long view, then click on the subject heading.

To limit results to a particular language, click the post limit button and select the language of your choice.

To search for literary criticism, use the words criticism and interpretation as subject terms in your guided keyword search.
If a record says networked resource, it may be available online, but not necessarily in full text. If the reference is to a journal, check to see which years the online version covers to make sure that the article you want is available in full text. If not, check to see if Cornell has a copy of the print version.

The Cornell University Library Classic Catalog is a database that includes records for materials held in Cornell's non-medical libraries. Use the box below for quick searching for a title, author, or keyword. 

For building more complex searches, use the Guided Keyword Search feature in the catalog.

Online help for searching and other functions of the Cornell Library Classic Catalog (scroll down to "Classic Catalog" section).

Proviso: You cannot find journal articles in the catalog. Only the titles of journals, magazines, and newspapers are listed along with the years and volumes that we own. See the next section for more information about finding periodical articles.

Understanding Library of Congress Call Numbers

Finding books on the shelves of Olin & Uris Libraries

A subject search uses the Library of Congress Subject Headings.

To search an author, as a subject, enter the last name, first name. Under Search by:, select Subject.

LC Subject Headings are not always intuitive. Try starting with a keyword or Guided Keyword search:

Once you find a title that looks promising, open the record and click on the Long View button to see the LC Subject Headings.