Click on a call number for more subdivisions and greater detail, or to browse the catalog for books under that number.
Ref. before a call number indicated Reference (non-circulating). The reference books are located behind the reference desk; you may help yourself.
Ovrsz. before a call number indicates Oversized. Oversized books are located across from the magazine racks
| B | Biographies or general studies of individuals (both music- and non-music-related) |
| C | Manhattan School of Music theses (physical copies available by request only) |
| F | Fiction |
| PER† | Periodical (magazines, newspapers) |
| †Current issues of periodicals and recent, unbound back issues are located in the periodicals reading area. Older, bound back issues should be requested at the circulation desk. See also our Periodicals Guide | |
| 000-099 | General works, such as encyclopedias, indexes, and bibliographies |
| 100-199 | Philosophy |
| 200-299 | Religion |
| 300-399 | Social sciences: economics, political science, law, sociology |
| 370-379 Education | |
| 400-499 | Language, including dictionaries, books on grammar, etc. |
| 500-599 | Pure sciences, such as mathematics and chemistry |
| 600-699 | Applied sciences: medicine, health, home economics, business |
| 700-779 | Visual arts |
| 780-789 | Music |
| 790-799 | Performing arts, other than music |
| 791 Film | |
| 792 Theatre | |
| 792.8 Ballet | |
| 793.3 Modern and folk dance | |
| 800-899 | Literature |
| 900-999 | History and geography |
