How to Read Library of Congress (LC) Call Numbers
How to Read Library of Congress (LC) Call Numbers
Every book has a call number — like an address — that tells you where it lives on the shelf. You'll find it on the book's spine and in the library catalogue.
💡 In the Catalogue vs On the Book
- Catalogue: Call numbers are written in one line (e.g. HD62.5 .M368 2023)
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On the Book: Call numbers are stacked vertically and read top to bottom
