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Finding Books

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To recap …

Books in the library have call numbers, which are like addresses for their location on the shelf.

 

The call number for every item is entered into its catalogue record plus it appears on the spine or cover of the item.

Tip

Let's say you're looking for the book Online Seductions: Falling in Love with Strangers on the Internet. By searching for the title "Online Seductions" in the library catalogue or OPAC, you find this call number:

306.70285 G994 c. 2

What does this number represent?

To find out, move your mouse over the four parts below...

 

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