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W. Frank Steely Library

A Research Guide for Sociology

A starting spot for identifying resources to support research in sociology.

Call numbers

Steely Library is arranged by Library of Congress Subject Headings. Print books related to sociology can be found in the HM, HQ, HT, and HV sub-categories, on the 2nd floor of Steely Library. You can also search for print and eBooks via Steely Library's webpage (Books and Media tab of the main search bar).

  • HM401—1281   -   Sociology (General)
  • HM435—477   -   History of sociology. History of sociological theory
  • HM461—473   -   Schools of sociology. Schools of social thought
  • HM481—554   -   Theory. Method. Relations to other subjects
  • HM621—656   -   Culture
  • HM661—696   -   Social control
  • HM701   -   Social systems
  • HM706   -   Social structure
  • HM711—806   -   Groups and organizations
  • HM756—781   -   Community
  • HM786—806   -   Organizational sociology. Organization theory
  • HM811—821   -   Deviant behavior. Social deviance
  • HM826   -   Social institutions
  • HM831—901   -   Social change
  • HM1001—1281   -   Social psychology
  • HM1041—1101   -   Social perception. Social cognition including perception of the self and others, prejudices, stereotype
  • HM1106—1171   -   Interpersonal relations. Social behavior
  • HM1176—1281   -   Social influence. Social pressure
  • HQ12—475   -   Sexuality
  • HQ768—799   -   Childhood & Adolescence
  • HQ1060—1064   -   Social gerontology
  • HQ1073   -   Death & dying
  • HQ1088—1090   -   Men & Men's Studies
  • HQ1101—2030   -   Women & Feminism
  • HT101—395   -   Urban sociology
  • HT401—485   -   Rural sociology
  • HT601—1445   -   Social classes
  • HT1501—1595   -   Race & Race relations
  • HV40-4470   -   Social services & welfare
  • HV4480-4630   -   Homelessness
  • HV4700-4959   -   Animal welfare & Anti-vivisection
  • HV5000-5840   -   Substance Abuse
  • HV6000-7220   -   Criminology
  • HV7231-9960   -   Criminal justice administration