The resources provided in this pathfinder do not constitute a significant portion of the available resources either about anime and manga or the collection development of either. Below is a list of call numbers and subject areas to use when searching for works in a public or academic library. Call numbers for both the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems are provided for each reference.
Call Numbers
Anime or Manga in the LibraryDewey Decimal: 025 Library of Congress: Z692 Works about Anime (especially from an Artistic or Fine Design Standpoint)Dewey Decimal: 791.43Library of Congress: NC1766 and PN1997 Works about MangaDewey Decimal: 741.5, 741.59, (also 741.552 or 741.5952)Library of Congress: PN6700-PN6790 (esp. PN6790) Subject Guide
Anime and Manga
Cataloging anime or manga can be troublesome too. Here is a guide to finding Anime or Manga in a card catalog.
Call Numbers
Using the Dewey Decimal System
Anime will usually be stored with other media fiction, generally in DVD Fic, DVD J, or DVD YA. If not, check call number 791.43.
Manga will similarly often be uncatalogued with the fiction collection. Either in Fic, J fic, or YA fic. Otherwise check the same call numbers as you would for works about manga, 741.5 and 741.59.
Using the Library of Congress
Anime is generally found in PN1997.
Manga is generally found in PN6700-PN6790
Subject Headings
You may find these subject headings, commonly applied to Anime and Manga titles useful as well.
Anime
Animated television programs -- Japan.
Animated television programs -- Japan.
Manga
Graphic novels.
Graphic novels -- Juvenile fiction.
Such titles might also be listed by their genre or content such as:
Television comedies -- Japan.
Comedy -- Animation -- Television series.
Science fiction films -- Japan.
Science fiction comic books, strips, etc. -- Japan -- Juvenile fiction.
Library Specific Subject Headings Libraries -- Special collections -- Audio-visual materials. Libraries -- Special collections -- Comic books, strips, etc. Young adults' libraries -- Collection development. Works about Anime Animated films -- Japan Animated television programs -- Japan Animation (Cinematography)-- Japan look for nested categories such as -- Encyclopedias -- History and criticism -- Themes, motivesWorks about MangaComic books, strips, etc. Comic books, strips, etc. -- Japan look for nested categories such as
-- Encyclopedias
-- History and criticism
-- Themes, motives