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LC Classification: Z

A breakdown of the Library of Congress Classification system

Z - Overview

Z - Books (General). Writing. Paleography. Book industries and trade. Libraries. Bibliography 

ZA - Information resources (General) 

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Z - Bibliography, Library Science, Information Resources (General)

Z - Books (General). Writing. Paleography. Book industries and trade. Libraries. Bibliography 

  • Z4-8 History of books and bookmaking
  • Z40-104.5 Writing
  • Z116-659 Book industries and trade
  • Z662-1000.5 Libraries
    • Z687-718.85 The collections. The books
    • Z729-875 Library reports. History. Statistics
    • Z881-977 Library catalogs and bulletins
    • Z987-996.3 Book collecting
  • Z1001-1121 General bibliography
  • Z1201-4980 National bibliography
  • Z5051-7999 Subject bibliography (Subjects arranged in alphabetical sequence)
  • Z8001-8999 Personal bibliography (Names of individuals arranged in alphabetical sequence)

ZA - Information resources (General) 

  • ZA3150-3159 Information services. Information centers
  • ZA3201-3250 Information superhighway
  • ZA4050-4775 Information in specific formats or media
  • ZA5049-5190 Government information