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.
Where can I find the print books?
A - L are on the Lower Floor of Preus Library.
M - Z are on the Upper Floor of Preus Library.
An Example:
The call number for your text, A lesson Before Dying, is:
PS
3557
.A355
L47
1993
The call number is printed vertically on the book itself (as seen above), but you may see it listed in the catalog as one line: PS3557.A355 L47 1993
Infographic created by McMaster University Library.