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LC call numbers identify a specific copy of an item and indicate its storage location with the Library's permanent collections. Items are either classified according to the LC Classification Schedules or arranged by local shelf numbers.
Searches for Library of Congress Control Numbers (LCCN), International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN), and International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN). Numbers must be entered in exact order beginning with the first character.
Browse provides a single search box for finding words and phrases in titles, authors/creators, subjects, call numbers, and standard numbers and arranging the results in an ordered alphabetic or numeric list.
The first component of the call number is accomplished using an abbreviated or modified Dewey class number and an author cutter number. This is followed by the locally devised UIUC book number: 840 Literatures of Romance languages
The growth of the online public access catalog (OPAC) and sharing among institutions has added variety to the kinds of library call numbers you may encounter. This FAQ will help you identify what classification system you are dealing with and how to decode the string of alphanumeric characters that make…
Call numbers are the numbers you see on the spine and/or covers of the books in the Library and in the online catalog records for our materials. They are used to find and organize books and other materials on the shelves. We use our own Library of Congress classification system for our call numbers.
Books, journals and other items are arranged by call number A-Z, using the Library of Congress Classification System. It is as an alphanumeric system for shelf arrangement by subject. The call number is a unique identifier that will help you to locate catalogued items in the library.
Call numbers can usually be located on the lower part of the spine of the book. Search for the book in our Library Search. The results screen will tell you the location, call number, and whether or not the book is available on shelf.
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There are 21 main LC call number classifications or classes. Within these, there are also sub-classifications, which are listed on the linked PDFs. First letters: The first letter of a Library of Congress call number indicates the general class the call number falls within.