Why Do I Need a Call Number?

The call number is the book’s address in a library. Follow these steps to find a book on the shelf:

  1. Find the library name and location (often listed as “Location”).
  2. Use the library and campus map to locate the library building.
  3. When you get to the correct library building, check posted directories for call number locations.

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Try it out. Place the call numbers on the books in the correct order, left to right.

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