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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2022     Views: 59

How are print books organized in the main circulating collection?



Print books in the Dwight Marvin Library's circulating book collection are organized using the Library of Congress classification system. The call number (or address of the book in the building) can be found in the item's catalog record and the spine of the book. The circulating book collection is located on the second floor of the Marvin Library. Each aisle of books is marked with call number ranges and the corresponding subjects.

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Caption: An Infographic detailing the various disciplines covered by the Library of Congress Classification System.
Image credit: Shonnmharen [CC BY 4.0] Made available through Wikimedia Commons.