Call Numbers are the letters and numbers that libraries use to organize books on the shelves, and can usually be found on the spine of each book. Books are grouped together on the shelf by topic, so if you find a helpful book, be sure to check nearby shelves to see if anything else looks useful.
Criminology call numbers usually start with the letters HV and can be found on the third floor of the Library. Here is a detailed breakdown of Criminology call numbers:
| Call Number Range | Subject |
|---|---|
| HV 4997-5840 | Substance Abuse |
| HV 6001-6030 | Criminology (general) |
| HV 6035-6079 | Criminal anthropology |
| HV 6080-6113 | Criminal psychology (see also W 740) |
| HV 6115-6118 | Causes of crime |
| HV 6121-6143 | Crime & heredity (biological) |
| HV 6150-6249 | Crime - environment |
| HV 6250 | Victims of crime |
| HV 6251-7220 | Crimes & offenses |
| HV 7231-9960 | Criminal justice administration |
| HV 7428 | Social work with delinquents and criminals |
| HV 7431 | Prevention of crime, methods, etc. |
| HV 7435-7439 | Gun control |
| HV 8081-8099 | Private Detectives |
| HV 8688 | Restorative justice |
| HV 8694-8699 | Capital punishment |
| HV 9069-9108 | Youth crime |
| HV 9507 | Corrections |
