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Locate a book in the library

A call number is used to locate materials in the library. Call numbers are organized by subject, so similar subjects will be found together on library shelves

  1. Find a book in the library catalog
  2. Write down the call number
  3. In the library, check out a map to see where books with different call numbers are located.
  4. Find the labels at the end of each row of books. These labels show which call numbers are in that row.
  5. Use the call number labels to find the book.