Shelving Guides
Administration/Office Technologies/Legal Services
Art and Design/Fashion/Jewellery/Hair and Beauty
Built Environment
Business/Enterprise/ Accounting
Childhood Studies/ Social Science
Creative Media/ Performing Arts
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Digital/Computing/Video Games
Engineering and Energy
History/Philosophy/Religion
Health/ Social Care/ Fitness
Language/Literature
Mathematics/Science
Tourism
Administration
Library Class Number
| Business | 650 |
| Office administration | 651 |
| Processes of written communication | 652 |
| Shorthand | 653 |
| Management | 658 |
| Human Resource Management | 658.3 |
| Advertising and public relations | 659 |
Office Technologies
Library Class Number
| Library and information sciences | 020 – 029 |
Legal Services
Library Class Number
| Law | 340 |
| International Law | 341 |
| Constitutional and administrative law | 342 |
| Military, tax, trade and industrial law | 343 |
| Labour, social, education and cultural law | 344 |
| Criminal law | 345 |
| Private law | 346 |
| Civil procedure and courts | 347 |
| Laws, regulations and cases | 348 |
| Law of specific jurisdictions and areas | 349 |
| Public administration | 350 |
| Central government | 351 |
| Local government | 352 |
| Specific fields of public administration | 353 |
| Administration of economy and environment | 354 |
| Social services | 360-361 |
| Social problems and services | 362 |
| Public services | 363 |
| Criminology | 364 |
| Prisons and related institutions | 365 |
| Associations | 366 and 369 |
| General clubs | 367 |
| Insurance | 368 |
Art and Design
Library Class Number
| The arts | 700-709 |
| Sculpture and related arts | 710-719 |
| Numismatics | 737 |
| Ceramic arts | 738 |
| Graphic arts; drawing | 740-744 |
| Decorative arts | 745 |
| Textile arts | 746 |
| Painting and paintings | 750-759 |
| Printmaking and prints | 760-769 |
| Computer art (digital art) | 776 |
Fashion
Library Class Number
| Costume and Fashion History | 391 – 391.45 |
| Fashion and Fashion Designers | 746.92 |
| Fashion Drawing | 746.92 |
| How Clothes are Made | 646.4 – 646.48 |
| Hairstyle Fashion | 646.724 (Kirkcaldy) |
Jewellery
Library Class Number
| Art metalwork | 739 |
Hair, Beauty and Makeup Artistry
Library Class Number
| Beauty and hair care | 646.7 |
Architecture/Construction
Library Class Number
| Construction Law | 343.078624 |
| BIM (Business Information modelling | 720.113 |
| Autodesk Revit Architecture or AuroCAD 3D Max | 720.284 |
| Sustainable Architecture | 720.47 |
| Health and Safety in Construction | 690.22 |
| Construction Materials | 691 |
Furniture
Library Class Number
| Furniture making and furnishing | 684 |
| Interior design | 747 |
| Furniture and accessories | 749 |
Business
Library Class Number
| Management of public accommodation | 647 |
| Business | 650 |
| Office Administration | 651 |
| Management | 658 |
| Human Resource Management | 658.3 |
| Advertising and public relations | 659 |
Accounting
Library Class Number
| Accounting | 657 to 657.95 |
Child Care
Library Class Number
| Child development | 305.231 |
| Child psychology | 155.4 |
| Childcare | 649.1 |
| Childcare – babies | 649.122 |
| Children Act 1989 | 344.0327 |
| Children – health and illness | 618.92 |
| Early childhood and education | 372 |
| Play and activities | 649.5 |
Social Sciences
| Psychology | 150-157 |
| Applied psychology | 158 |
| Social Sciences | 300 |
| Sociology | 301 |
| Social interaction | 302 |
| Social processes | 303 |
| Factors affecting social behaviour | 304 |
| Social groups | 305 |
| Culture and institutions | 306 |
| Communities | 307 |
Media and Communication
Library Class Number
| News media, journalism and publishing | 070-079 |
| Social interaction | 302 |
| Communications | 384 |
| Telecommunications | 384 |
Photography
Library Class Number
| Special computer methods | 006 |
| Photography and photographic images | 770-775 |
| Special kinds of photography | 778-779 |
Radio and Sound
Library Class Number
| Communications | 384 |
| Broadcasting | 384 |
| Electronics | 621.38 |
| Music | 780-789 |
| Public Performances | 791 |
Video and Broadcasting
Library Class Number
| Broadcasting | 384 |
| Cinematography and videography | 777 |
| Public Performance | 791 |
Performing
Library Class Number
| Linguistics | 410-419 |
| Recreation and performing arts | 790 |
| Public performance | 791 |
| Stage Presentations | 792 |
| Literature and rhetoric | 800-809 |
Technical theatre
Library Class Number
| Electronics | 621.38 |
| Music | 780-789 |
| Stage presentations | 792 |
Culinary Arts
Library Class Number
| Nutrition | 613.2 |
| Food | 641.3 |
| Cookery | 641.5 – 641.8 |
| Patisserie | 641.865 |
| Food Service | 647.95 |
Hospitality
Library Class Number
| Beverages including wines/spirits | 641.2 |
| Bar Service | 641.874 |
| Catering | 642.4 |
| Napkin Folding | 642.7 |
| Food Service | 647.95 |
| Hospitality management | 647.94068 |
| Hotel reception | 647.94068 |
| Events organisation and management | 658.9 |
Digital Technology
Library Class Number
| Technology | 600-609 |
| Electronics | 621.38 |
Computing
Library Class Number
| Data processing and computer science | 004 |
| Computer programming, programs and data | 005 |
| Special computer methods | 006 |
Video Games
Library Class Number
| Special Computer Methods | 006 |
| Graphic Arts; drawing | 741 |
| Photography and photographic images | 778-779 |
| Game Design | 794.81526 |
Engineering
Library Class Number
| Engineering and allied operations | 620 |
| Mechanical engineering | 621 |
| electrical engineering | 621.3 |
| Mining and related engineering | 622 |
| Military and nautical engineering | 623 |
| Civil engineering | 624 |
| Engineering of railways and roads | 625 |
| Hydraulic engineering | 627 |
| Sanitary engineering | 628 |
| Other branches of engineering | 629 |
| Motor vehicle technology | 629.2 |
| Automatic control engineering | 629.8 |
Electronics
Library Class Number
| Electrical engineering | 621.3 |
| Electronics | 621.38 |
History
Library Class Number
| History | 900-908 |
| World history | 909 |
| Histroy of ancient world | 930-939 |
| History of Europe | 940 |
| History of the British Isles | 941-942 |
| History of Europe | 943-949 |
| History of Asia | 950-959 |
| History of Africa | 960-969 |
| History of North America | 970-979 |
| History of South America | 980-989 |
| History of other areas | 990-999 |
Philosophy
Library Class Number
| Philosophy | 100-109 |
| Metaphysics | 110-119 |
| Epistemology, causation and humankind | 120-129 |
| Parapsychology and occultism | 130-139 |
| Specific philosophical schools | 140-149 |
| Logic | 160-169 |
| Ethics | 170-179 |
| Anceint, medieval and eastern philosophy | 180-189 |
| Modern western philosophy | 190-199 |
Religion
Library Class Number
| Religion | 200-299 |
Health
Library Class Number
| Medicine and health | 610 |
| human anatomy, cytology and histology | 611 |
| Human physiology | 612 |
| Personal health | 613 |
| Incidence and prevention of disease | 614 |
| Pharmacology and therapeutics | 615 |
| Diseases | 616 |
| Surgery and related medical specialties | 617 |
| Gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatrics and geriatrics | 618 |
Social Care
Library Class Number
| Social Services | 360-361 |
| Social problems and services | 362 |
| Child care and home care of persons | 649 |
Sport/Fitness
| Biomechanics | 612.044 |
| Exercise and fitness | 613.71 |
| Sport and society | 306.483 |
| Sport – nutrition | 613.7 |
| Sports coaching | 796.077 |
| Sports injuries | 617.1027 |
| Swimming | 797.2 |
Literature
Library Class Number
| Literature and rhetoric | 800-809 |
| American literature | 810-819 |
| English literature | 820-829 |
| German literature | 830-838 |
| Literature of other language | 839 |
| French literature | 840-849 |
| Italian literature | 850-859 |
| Spanish and Portuguese literatures | 860-869 |
| Latin literature | 870-879 |
| Greek literature | 880-889 |
| Literature of other languages | 890-899 |
Language
Library Class Number
| Language | 400-409 |
| Linguistics | 410-419 |
| English language | 420-429 |
| German language | 430-438 |
| Other languages | 439 |
| French language | 440-449 |
| Italian language | 450-458 |
| Other languages | 459 |
| Spanish and Portugese language | 460-469 |
| Latin language | 470-479 |
| Greek language | 480-489 |
| Other languages | 490-499 |
Mathematics
Library Class Number
| Education | 370 |
| Mathematics | 510 – 519 |
Science
Library Class Number
| Natural sciences | 500-509 |
| Astronomy and allied sciences | 520-529 |
| Physics | 530-539 |
| Chemistry | 540-549 |
| Earth sciences | 550-559 |
| Paleontology | 560-569 |
| Biology | 570-579 |
| Plants (botany) | 580-589 |
| Animals (zoology) | 590-599 |
| Technology | 600-609 |
Tourism
Library Class Number
| Canada | 917.104 |
| China | 915.104 |
| Caribbean | 917.2904 |
| Norway | 915.81 |
| Scotland | 914-914.137 |
| USA | 917.304 |
| Atlases | 912 |
| Cabin Crew | 387.742 |
| Tourism Industry | 338.4791 |