The library uses the Library of Congress Classification system to organize books in the stacks by subject. This means that it is easy to browse the stacks once you know the subject heading and call number associated with your topic.
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 |
Use the NOBLE Catalog to find books, e-books, dvds, and streaming videos from McQuade, as well as the other libraries in our consortium (NOBLE). If another library has something you want, request it through interlibrary loan (ILL) at no charge, and pick it up at the Library Services Desk on the first floor of McQuade when it arrives.
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