All physical items in the Library, regardless of their language, are arranged according to the Library of Congress (LC) Classification Scheme, which groups items by subject.
Each item in the Library is assigned a unique LC call number as an identifier, making it easier to locate on the shelves.
The location of items can be found through Discovery Search.
The item’s location and its LC call number – for example – an item may be found in the “General Collection” with the call number (RT48.6.N36 2021).
Call Number Structure
| Call number | Type | Shelving Order | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| RT | Class Letter | One to two letters arranged in alphabetical order | A, AB, B, R, RA, RT, RZ |
| 48.6 | Class number | Numbers arranged in ascending order | 2, 47, 48, 48.4, 48.6, 765, 1128 |
| .N36 | Cutter number | One letter arranged in alphabetical order followed by decimals in ascending order | .A45, .B34, .N3, .N33, .N335, .N34, .N345, .N36, .N4 |
| 2021 | Publication Date | Year arranged in ascending order | 1999, 2010, 2021 |
Some library collections feature prefixes that indicate specific shelving locations. Below are the location codes utilized within the library.
| AV | Multimedia Collection |
| REF | Reference Collection |
| S / SERIAL | Serials Collection |