What's in this Guide
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.
