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Human Geography

Provides resources for studies in Human Geography (GEOG 2243)

Find a Book on the Shelves

To find a print book, first find the book's location and call number by searching for the title on our website. Most of our print books are located on the 3rd floor of the Stratton Taylor Library (STL), but you may also see books located on the 2nd floor and in the Pryor Stacks. 

Reading LC Call Numbers

  • LA - indicates the subject. Read in alphabetical order.
  • 2301 - indicates the topic. Read as a whole number.
  • .M37 - indicates the author's last name. Read in alphabetical order, then the number as a decimal. 
  • 2001 - year of publication. Read in chronological order. 

If you have trouble locating a book, ask for help at the front desk.

Browse the Shelves

If you can visit the library in person, shelf-browsing is an excellent way to find books on your topic.  Below is a basic guide to Library of Congress classification.

  • GE300-500: Environmental management
  • GF1-900: Human Ecology or Anthropogeography
  • GF51: Environmental influences on humans
  • GF75: Human influences on the environment
  • GF101-127: Settlements
  • GF125: Geography
  • GF127: Rural geography
  • GF500-900: By region or country
  • GN: Anthropology
  • GR: Folklore
  • GT: Manners and customs