How do I find a book using the call number?

Answer

First, you must identify the Collection in which your title resides.

Bloomsburg - Andruss Library

2nd floor- Reference Collection, Curriculum Collection  (Note: The Juvenile Collection uses Dewey Decimal, Government Documents use SuDoc call numbers)

3rd floor - General Collection with call numbers beginning with a letter from A to N, Special Collections, Archives

4th floor - General Collection with call numbers beginning with a letter from P to Z, Oversized books

 

Lock Haven - Stevenson Library

Ground floor - Juvenile / Young Adult 

1st floor- Reference Collection

2nd floor - General Collection with call numbers beginning with a letter from A to HJ

3rd floor - General Collection with call numbers beginning with a letter from HM to Z

 

Mansfield - North Hall Library

1st floor - Music Collection, Juvenile Collection

2nd floor - Reference Collection

3rd floor -  General Collection with call numbers beginning with a letter from to HT

4th floor -  General Collection with call numbers beginning with a letter from HV to Z

 

Now that you know where the Collection of your book is, it is time to find your book on the shelf using its call number.  A Library of Congress (LC) call number is a system of organizing similar books together.  Simply put, it is a series of alternating, ascending letters and numbers.

Here is a good, brief introduction to LC call numbers.

How to Read a Library of Congress Call Number (University of Arkansas Libraries)

If you need further assistance, contact the Circulation Desk at your Library.

Bloomsburg - Andruss Library: (1st floor) 570-389-4205

Lock Haven - Stevenson Library: (Main floor) 570-484-2309

Mansfield - North Hall Library: (1st floor) 570-662-4671

  • Last Updated Oct 26, 2023
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