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GRDS 205 - Typography

Research tips and resources for Typography I

Books on Typography

Browse for Books

Try these shelf locations:

  • 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: