Pendergrass Library’s collection is organized by Library of Congress Classification (LCC). LCC divides all knowledge into 21 basic classes and identifies each class by a single letter of the alphabet. Most of these alphabetical classes are then divided into subclasses with an additional letter or letters. These combinations are organized into a hierarchy that moves from general to specific topics. Combinations are paired with a single number or span of numbers.

Please speak with our staff if you need additional information or help finding specific materials within the collection.

Subclass SB: Horticulture, Plant Propagation, Plant Breeding, and Plant Care

Topics include all aspects of flower, fruit, and vegetable gardening; houseplant care; information on greenhouses, terrariums, water gardening; families of plants (i.e.-azaleas, begonias, roses, etc.); and landscaping.

Subclass SF: Animal Husbandry and Animal Science

Topics include resources relating to livestock and specific materials on the care and management of alpacas, camelids, cattle, donkeys, goats, honeybees, llamas, pigs, and poultry.

Subclass SF 277-360 – Horse Care

Materials relating to horse care and training. Included are materials on horse breeds; selection of a horse; horse behavior; and information on horse housing, grooming, nutrition, and breeding. There are also items on horsemanship, including learning and teaching how to ride in both Eastern and Western styles and horse training for riding, jumping, working, and harness. Other topics included are materials on horse shows and horse sports (including racing). The topic on horse racing includes materials on race training, the history of the sport, and famous racehorses, such as Seabiscuit, Secretariat, and Barbaro.

Subclass SF 411-473 – Pet Care

Materials relating to the care and training of animals. This includes information on dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, small mammals, and exotics. There are also materials on pet culture and pet loss.

Subclass SF 421-440 – Dog Care

Encompasses a wide range of topics, including our subscription to the AKC Gazette; information on breeds, breeding, and genetics; training (including specific tasks like hunting and herding); dog behavior; and nutrition.

Subclass SF 441-450 – Cat Care

Encompasses a wide range of topics, including information on information breeds, breeding, and genetics; behavior and training; and nutrition. There are also materials on feral cats and trap-neuter-release programs.

Subclass SF 456-458 – Aquarium and Fish Care

Encompasses topics relating to saltwater and freshwater aquariums, fish and invertebrates, pond care, nutrition, and fish diseases. Our subscriptions to Aquarium Fish Magazine, Aquarium Fish International, and Tropical Fish Hobbyist can be found in this range.

Subclass SF 451-456 – Other Pets

Topics relating to the care of small mammals and exotic pets, including rabbits, chinchillas, ferrets, hedgehogs, primates, and invertebrates.

Subclass SF 459 – Reptile and Amphibian Care

Encompasses materials on general groups of species (snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, turtles, tortoises), specific groups of species (Tegus, chameleons, pythons), and specific species (White’s tree frog, ball python, and leopard gecko).

Subclass SF 460-473 – Bird Care

Encompasses materials on general care and nutrition, behavior and training, and information on specific bird groups. Groups covered by the collection include pigeons, canaries, finches, softbills, and parrots.

Subclass TX: Home Economics and Cookery

Topics include the profession and study of the economics and management of the home and community, consumer education, cooking, nutrition, and food preservation. Subclass TX 642-840 includes our cookery collection with cookbooks for specific ingredients, cooking methods, ethnic and regional cuisine, and national foods.