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Using Call Numbers and Finding Books

Why are books arranged the way they are?

Photo of books densely packed on a shelf - no titles are readable.

This guide explains call numbers, what they mean, and how to find the book you are looking for.

If you need any additional help understanding call numbers, please ask a librarian. We are here to help!

Attribution

This guide was largely adapted from a guide created by Joe Scollo at the University of New Haven.

The New York Law School's Call Numbers & Library of Congress Classification System was also used.