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GRDS 229- History of Graphic Design

Recommended Books

Browse for Books

Prefer to browse the library's shelves to discover books? Use these call numbers to find these subjects in the library and the library catalog:

  • HF 5801 to 6182 Advertising

  • NC 845 to1003 Graphic art materials, commercial art, illustration

  • NC 1800 to 1896 Posters, greeting cards, book jackets, other print design

  • Z 116 to 659 Book industries and trade, Printing, Typography 

How to Read a Call Number

Image outlines instructions on how to read a call number. Read the first line in alphabetical order. This refers to the subject. Read the second line as a whole number. This refers to the subcategory. Read the third (and fourth, if present) line in combination: First read the letter alphabetically then read the number as a decimal. Read the last line in chronological order. This is the publication date.

Want to browse the shelves for a particular subject? Explore the call number guide below: