Circulation Training: Shelving: Finding Items

This guide will walk you through the basics of finding and shelving materials in our libraries and most Academic Libraries!

The Library Catalog

Search the Catalog

Basic Instructions:

Enter your search terms and click "Search".
Once you find the item you're looking for, write down the call number of the book.
Go to the shelf to find the book (call numbers are in alphanumerical order on the shelves).

How to Use the Library Catalog
A more detailed guide with pictures on how to use the library catalog.

Understanding Library of Congress Shelving
A detailed guide with pictures and animations on how library materials are shelved and organized.

Listed below are the letters and titles of the main classes of the Library of Congress Classification. Click to see more info: