Where to Find a Book: The Call Number

Unlike bookstores where books are sorted by categories, books are assigned call numbers and then are placed in alphanumeric order.  For example, a book that has the call number HS 1000 .C5 will be located on the shelf with the range listed below (HQ 796 - HV 5840).

Stacks bookshelf with a sign posted saying HQ796.I223 - HV5840.L3

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