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Call Numbers
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Call Numbers
Library uses the Library of Congress classification for the Call #. Call # is printed on the spine or front page of the library item. Library items are arranged in ascending order of the Call # in the respective sections. Purpose of the Call #:
- Enable users to easily locate the item on shelf
- Group library items by subject
| Example of ascending order | |
| HC29 INT 2002 | comes before the below because 'C' before 'D' |
| HD28 ADV | comes before the below because '0' (i.e. 28 = 28.0) comes before '1' |
| HD28.15 KEL | comes before the below because '1' comes before '6' |
| HD28.6 ETM 1993 | - |
| Example of subject classification | |
| K | Law |
| L | Education |
| P | Language & Literature |
| T | Technology |
The above is a screen capture of a catalogue record.
Location reflects "CR" which means Course Reserve.
Status reflects "Not on Loan" which means it is not borrowed.
Click here for list of various locations and status types.
