1. P.S. 274 Library Media Center
How can we find the
books on the shelves?
How do we know what books are in our library?
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©Ms. LaLuz, Librarian

2. You will find it on the spine of the book.
What is a Call Number?
A call number is the address of a book.
It tells us where to find it on the shelf.
You will find it on the spine of the book.

3. Sections of the Library
Where would we find the books?
Don’t Forget: Look at the Call Number
FIC means the book is a made up story. You will find it in the Fiction section of the library.
E means the book is also fiction but it is a picture book. You will find it in the Picture Books section of the library.
If it Starts with a number (398.23) it gives us factual information. You will find it in the Dewey Decimal, Non-fiction section of the library.
B means the book is about a real person. You will find it in the Biography section.

4. How do we know what books are in our library?
Online Catalog
Scroll down to the bottom and click on our school

5. Click on the Catalog TAB
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6. Search the OPAC Type in our Catalog’s web address
Locate our school
Search for your favorite author, title, or subject
Do we have it in our collection?
Where is the book’s home?