This study aims to investigate the differences of Literature classification schemes between ”Dewey Decimal Classification” (DDC) and ”New Classification Scheme for Chinese Libraries” (CCL). Two areas were examined, including the scope of classification and the ways to build up classification numbers. The findings reveal that DDC prefers English literature and has a high consistency of citation order. Literary works are arranged by language, then by form and historical period. In contrast, CCL focuses on Chinese literature and arranges literary works by country and then by form. The literature published by some countries can be further divided by historical period. This study suggests that CCL can improve the consistency of building up classification numbers using subdivision tables for literature. This will reduce the burden of learning CCL.