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All print books are allocated a classmark (a code describing the book's topic), which is printed on the spine or cover of the book. It is used to order the books on the shelves and bring together at the same place books on the same topic. Our system uses capital letters to indicate major subject areas. Classmarks for resources on Architecture start with VA, VB, VC, VD. Numbers, stops and lower case letters are added to the main letter code to describe in more detail a book's topic.
Books are arranged on the shelf in the following order:
| Capitals | VA |
| Numbers | VA1 |
| Stops | VA.D |
| Lower Case |
VAea |
Numbers are ordered decimally, i.e. 1, 11, 2, 21, 3
Classmarks end with an author mark in brackets, generally the surname of the author, used to make it easier to find a particular book if there are lots at the same classmark, eg. VCH (A)
Oversize books and pamphlets have separate sequences. Make sure you check the location details on OneSearch! And don't forget you can always ask a member of library staff if you can't find something on the shelf.
Below are some of the key classmarks in the area of Architecture that may help you as you browse the shelves.
The Architecture collection is shelved at VA-VDP
Some useful classmarks include:
| Subject | Classmark |
| Theories of architecture | VAA |
| Nineteenth century/Victorian architecture | VAW |
| British architecture | VBea |
| Profession of architects | VCD |
| Architectural drawing | VCG |
| Architecture of houses/dwellings | VCN |
| Architecture of churches | VCSC |
| Roofs | VDF |
| Spaces | VDM |
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We welcome suggestions for both academic and leisure reading titles. We also encourage recommendations that might help to diversify our collection.
The library has a growing collection of leisure and well-being titles. 
In the library you'll find print titles at the beginning of the sequence on A-Floor and displayed on stands in the central atrium. You can also search OneSearch using the keywords LeisureReadingLU or WellbeingLU to view titles that are available in these collections, whether they be available in print or electronically.
We also have a specially curated online resource list linking to well-being titles.