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Finding Books, Scholarly Articles, and Conducting Research: Finding Books

This guide will help you find information, learn about research, finding materials, and knowing more about library services.

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.

Search Google Books

Library of Congress Tutorial

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

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Call Numbers

Find call numbers for your subject below

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

source: https://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/