Holdings
Classification System
The classification system of the Library of the Hamburg Institute for Social Research is a general system that determines the on-site location of our holdings. In keeping with the Institute’s profile, the classification system’s main subject areas are history, politics, and the social sciences.
The classification system was revised in early 2009 and can be downloaded from this webpage (see below).
Classification categories determine the call numbers used in the Library and can be used for catalog searches. Because they are assigned based on the subject covered, call numbers also facilitate direct stack access to most media. Media on the same subject are generally shelved together, making it possible to browse the book stacks for information.
For catalog searches, please copy the letters and first three numbers of the relevant call number (e.g. His 182) into the clipboard and use the catalog’s Profisuche / advanced search. Type the call number into the box labeled Signatur [Call Number], add an asterisk * as a truncation symbol and press the Enter key.
Each section of the classification system is available as a pdf document; please note that the document headings are in German only.
Systematik der Bibliothek des Hamburger Instituts für Sozialforschung
(Classification System of the Library of the Hamburg Institute for Social Research)
Compiled by Gudrun Döllner, Christoph Fuchs, Reinhart Schwarz, Ingwer Schwensen
Vorwort zur Neuauflage / Vorbemerkung zur 1. Auflage
(Preface to the revised version 2009 / Preface to the first version)
Allgemeines (All) / General
Philosophie (Phi) / Philosophy
Naturwissenschaften (Nat) / Natural Sciences
Psychologie (Psy) / Psychology
Soziologie (Soz) / Sociology
Sozialpolitik (SoP) / Social Policy
Politik (Pol) / Political Science
Geschichte (His) / History
Soziale Bewegungen (SBe) / Social Movements
Ökonomie (Oek) / Economics
Kultur (Kul) / Culture
Recht (Jur) / Law
Anhang / Appendix
The appendix includes codes for countries and for differentiating between primary and secondary literature related to individuals.