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Library of Congress Classification: Edging

This guide is about Library of Congress Classification System (LCC). LCC is what the Owen Hall Library & Learning Resource Center uses to shelve books. This will help you find where books are located.

 Edging

Edging books is a simple part of stack maintenance. Pull the books close to the edge of the shelf and even the row to ensure that the books are easily accessible, and that the call number and spine title of the book are clearly visible.

Also look for books that have been pushed (usually squashed) behind rows.

When edging, be sure to pull the book from the spine or from farther back on the top of the book. It causes damage to the book when you quickly pull at the top spine edge. Obviously, we want to keep the books in good condition for as long as possible.