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How to decipher call numbers

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Key points to remember when deciphering call numbers:

  • books on the same topic are shelved next to each other
  • every part of the number is important for finding an item
  • work through the number systematically to find the item it describes
  • call numbers vary between libraries - make sure you have the right one

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