The books in Seymour Library are arranged on the shelves in call number order. The call numbers designate particular subjects, which means that all the books on a particular topic are grouped together. Here's where to look for books on topics in art and art history; most of these call number groupings are in the Red Carpet Room on the 2nd floor of Seymour Library, but books may also be located in the Oversized shelves in the basement.
| N 1-5299 | Theory, study & teaching, exhibitions, galleries, collections | |
| N 5300-7418 | History | |
| N 7420-9165 | Special subjects, art as a profession, studios, conservation, economics, public art | |
| NA 1-4050 | Architecture: general and special topics | |
| NA 4100-8480 | Special classes of buildings: by material, form, and use | |
| NB 1-1952 | Sculpture | |
| NC 1-1940 | Drawing, design, illustration | |
| ND 25-1156 | Painting, general works, history, study & teaching | |
| ND 1288-1460 | Special subjects: Human figure, portraits, landscape, animals, still life, etc. | |
| NE 1-978 | Printmaking & engraving | |
| NE 1000-1879 | Metal & wood engraving | |
| NE 1940-3002 | Etching, lithography, etc. | |
| NK 1-9990 | Decorative arts | |
| NX 1-820 | Study & teaching, exhibitions, patronage, administration |