Finding Materials in the Public Library
Every subject has a subject number. Subject numbers run from 001-999.
Each book is given its subject number. It is usually written on the spine. Books of the same subject are shelved together in subject number order, from 001-999.
These subject numbers are based on the classification system and edition currently in use in Wexford County Library Service.
| Biography | Classified with topic in which the subject has achieved fame e.g Elton John will be classified with music, Bill Clinton with American history, etc. |
| Crafts | 745.5 |
| Customs | 391-394 |
| Drama | 792 (theatre) 372.33 (teaching) |
| Drawing | 741.5 |
| Dress | 391 |
| Fiction | organised A-Z by author's surname (click here for details) |
| Flags | 355.15, 929.92 |
| Folklore | 398 |
| Geography of Wexford | 914.1885 |
| History of 1798 | 941.57, 941.885 |
| History of Wexford | 941.885 |
| Irish History | 941.5 |
| Irish Literature | 820-829 (in English language), 891.6 (in Irish language) |
| Literature | 800-899 |
| Mapmaking | 526 |
| Maps | 912 |
| Music | 780-789 |
| Photography | 770-779 |
| Poetry | 821, 891.621 (in Irish language) |
| Research, How to | 001.4 |
| Video Recording | 791.45, 384.55 |
| Warfare | 355 |
| Weapons | 355.8 |
Don't forget to check the Encyclopaedia and general reference books as well.
Don't forget to ask for help. Finding correct information is a complicated business!
