Call numbers? What are they?
Call numbers are assigned to each book in the library. They...
- Help us find materials
- Group books by subject or topic
Here in Preus (and in most academic libraries) we use the Library of Congress Classification system.
Who came up with this??
- Some old, white men who worked for the government in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Classes A - L are on the 1st floor of Preus.
Classes M - Z are on the 2nd floor of Preus.
Infographic created by McMaster University Library.
Call numbers? What are they?
