The library uses the Library of Congress Classification system to organize books in the stacks by subject. Because books are organized by subject, you can browse the stacks and find books on the same topic shelved together.
At McQuade, call numbers A-H are located on the 2nd floor & J-Z are located on the lower level.
| Subject | Call Number |
| Criminology | HV6001-7220.5 |
| Criminal anthropology | HV6035-6197 |
| Criminal classes | HV6201-6249 |
| Victims of crimes. Victimology | HV6250-6250.4 |
| Crimes and offenses | HV6251-6773.55 |
| Crimes and criminal classes | HV6774-7220.5 |
| Criminal justice administration | HV7231-9960 |
| Social work with delinquents and criminals | HV7428 |
| Prevention of crime, methods, etc. | HV7431 |
| Gun control | HV7435-7439 |
| Police. Detectives. Constabulary | HV7551-8280.7 |
| Administration and organization | HV7935-8025 |
| Police duty. Methods of protection | HV8031-8080 |
| Special classes of crimes, offenses and criminals | HV8035-8069 |
| Investigation of crimes. Examination and identification of prisoners | HV8073-8079.35 |
| Police social work | HV8079.2-8079.35 |
| Traffic control. Traffic accident investigation | HV8079.5-8079.55 |
| Private detectives. Detective bureaus | HV8081-8099 |
| Private security services | HV8130-8280.7 |
| Penology. Prisons. Corrections | HV8290-8291 |
| Reformation and reclamation of adult prisoners | HV9261-9430.7 |
| By region or country | HV9441-9920.7 |
| By region or country | HV9950-9960 |
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