1. Finding an Item on the Shelf

2. To find an item

3. you will need…

4. the location,

5. the call number

6. and possibly a map of the library.

7. Note: make sure status says available.

8. Use the location and map to determine the correct floor and general area. Use the location and map to determine the correct floor and general area.

9. Use the call number and signage on the end caps to proceed to the correct aisle.

10. How to read a call number…

11. Parts of a Call Number QL 681.S495 2001 What is it? What is it? letter(s) determine subject area and subclass letter(s) determine subject area and subclass first letter is subject: Q = science first letter is subject: Q = science second letter is subclass: QL = zoology second letter is subclass: QL = zoology These letters are arranged alphabetically. These letters are arranged alphabetically. QbeforeQLbefore QR

12. Parts of a Call Number QL 681.S495 2001 What is it? What is it? number that narrows subclass number that narrows subclass These numbers are arranged as whole numbers. These numbers are arranged as whole numbers. QLQLQL 98.6before681before1193

13. Parts of a Call Number QL 681.S495 2001 What is it? What is it? cutter - a decimal followed by a letter and number cutter - a decimal followed by a letter and number narrows subject or specifies author narrows subject or specifies author The cutter is arranged alphabetically then decimally. The cutter is arranged alphabetically then decimally. QLQLQL 681681681.S3913before.S495before.S8

14. Parts of a Call Number QL 681.S495 2001 What is it? What is it? Copy number, volume number, year, or additional cutter Copy number, volume number, year, or additional cutter The arrangement… The arrangement… Copy and volume numbers: sequentially Copy and volume numbers: sequentially Then year Then year Then cutter (rules on previous slide) Then cutter (rules on previous slide) QLQLQL 681681681.S495.S495.S495 before 2001beforeG8

15. Read the call number to determine the location on shelf.

16. Voila! Disclaimer: the library is not perfect and occasionally items may be shelved incorrectly. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please go to the Information desk for assistance.

17. How to find a periodical. Journals are alphabetical by title Journals are alphabetical by title Then shelved oldest to newest Then shelved oldest to newest The most recent issue will be in the “current periodicals” section The most recent issue will be in the “current periodicals” section

18. Please ask for assistance when looking for… microfiche microfiche government documents government documents curriculum materials curriculum materials

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