The Butler Libraries use the Library of Congress (LC) Classification System. Unlike the Dewey Decimal System, the LC System is an alpha-numeric system, employing both letters and numbers. Every LC call number begins with a letter or letters which designate the general subject of the material. In the LC classcification system, theatre materials can be found in a variety of letter/number combinations. Below are some of the most frequently used designations for theatre resources.
GT 500-GT 2289 | Costumes -- History/Description | PN 2131-PN 2145 | Ancient Theatre History | |
GT 2290-GT 2341 | Hair, cosmetics | PN 2152-PN 2160 | Medieval theatre history | |
GT 1747 | Masks | PN 2171-PN 2179 | Renaissance theatre history | |
NA | Architecture | PN 2181-PN 2193 | Modern theatre history | |
ND 2885 | Scene painting | PN 3035 | The Jewish Theatre | |
NK 8802-NK8998 | Textile arts | PN 6110.5-PN6120 | Play collections | |
PN 1600-PN 3307 | Drama | PR 621-PR 739 | English literature-drama | |
PN 2068 | Make-up | PR 641-PR739 | History of drama literature | |
PN 2091 .E4 | Electric devices; stage lighting | PS 330-PS 352 | American literature-drama | |
PN 2091 .S8 | Stage settings; scenery | TS 545-TT850 | Costumes -- Construction | |
PN 2061-PN 2071 | Art of acting | VIDEOS: | ||
PN 2085-PN 2901 | The stage and accessories | PN 471-PR 5397 | Various plays and videos relating to theatre | |
PN 2091 .S6 | Sound effects |
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