Shows how to read call numbers/marks.

1. Koichi Inoue (Subject Librarian, Humanities & Social Sciences) Reading Call Numbers

2. Call numbers Each library item has a unique number attached. Items are shelved according to the number. VUW library uses Library of Congress Classification (LCC). LCC is alphanumeric, meaning?

3. Library of Congress Classification (LLC)

4. How to read LCC Ex. PQ6663 A7218 H613 2003

5. How to read LCC Ex. PQ6663 A7218 H613 2003 First pay attention to the alphabets. PQ is under P section. N – Fine Arts P – Language and Literature Q – Science

6. How to read LCC Ex. PQ6663 A7218 H613 2003 First pay attention to the alphabets. PQ is under P section. Under P section, there are PD, PN, PS, etc. PQ is after PN before PR. PN – Literature (General) PQ – French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese Literature PR – English Literature

7. How to read LCC Ex. PQ6663 A7218 H613 2003 First pay attention to the alphabets. PQ is under P section. Under P section, there are PD, PN, PS, etc. PQ is after PN before PR. Once you get to the right section, read the numbers. Ex. 6663 is after 6662 before 6664. If the first line is the same, start reading the second line.

8. Can you sort these call numbers? 1. PN1995 B134 H556 2. P1995 C456 S1345 3. PS1992 D564 V98 4. PS1991.2 S987 V154 5. P1995 C45 S134

9. Can you sort these call numbers? 5. P1995 C45 S134

10. Can you sort these call numbers? 5. P1995 C45 S134 2. P1995 C456 S1345

11. Can you sort these call numbers? 5. P1995 C45 S134 2. P1995 C456 S1345 1. PN1995 B134 H556

12. Can you sort these call numbers? 5. P1995 C45 S134 2. P1995 C456 S1345 1. PN1995 B134 H556 4. PS1991.2 S987 V154

13. Can you sort these call numbers? 5. P1995 C45 S134 2. P1995 C456 S1345 1. PN1995 B134 H556 4. PS1991.2 S987 V154 3. PS1992 D564 V98

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