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Locate Books in the Library

This guide introduces you to locating materials in the library by call number. Need help finding a library book or other resource? Stop by a service desk for help! 

What are call numbers? 

A call number is a group of letters and numbers indicating the location of a book in the library. 

Think of the call number as the book's address. 

How to locate books using call numbers 

example of UNI stacks library of congress

 

Example of dewey decimal call number in the library catalog

 

example of a sudoc call number in the library catalog