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How to Find a Book in the Library
Part 2
Understanding Call Numbers

What are call numbers?

A call number is like an address for a particular item in the library. It is unique to each item and tells you where the item is located in the library.

After finding a specific book using the online catalog (iLink), it is important to copy down the entire number-letter combination in order to find the book, since the entire number identifies the item.

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