Understanding Call Numbers

In this guide, learn about call numbers as a way to find and understand how books are organized in the library. 

• Reading Call Numbers
  Learn "how to read" each part of a call number.
• What Call Numbers Tell Us
  Each part represents a piece of information, such as subject, author, and date of publication.
• The Benefit of Call Numbers
  Because books are classified by subject, you can often find several helpful books on the same shelf, or nearby.
• Find an Item in the Library
  This guide provides an animated gif showing you exactly where items are on a floor.
• Call Numbers Video
  Video explanation of information above.