Why Do I Need a Call Number?
The call number is the book’s address in a library. Follow these steps to find a book on the shelf:
- Check the item's library (Indianapolis or another IU library), call number, location, and status (next to location; stacks = available versus checked out = not available).
- Call numbers A-N are on the 3rd floor of University Library; call numbers P-Z are on the 4th floor.
- When you get to the correct floor, check posted signs for exact call number locations.
Call numbers are arranged in alpha-numeric order, left to right.
The call number is based on the item's subject, its author's last name, and publication date.
