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1. catalog.loc.gov › en_US › htdocsSearch/Browse Help - Number Searches ... - Library of Congress

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   LC call numbers identify a specific copy of an item and indicate its storage location with the Library's permanent collections. Items are either classified according to the LC Classification Schedules or arranged by local shelf numbers.

2. catalog.loc.gov › vwebv › uiSearch/Browse Help - Browse: LC Catalog (Library of Congress)

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   Browse provides a single search box for finding words and phrases in titles, authors/creators, subjects, call numbers, and standard numbers and arranging the results in an ordered alphabetic or numeric list. The Browse shortcut URL is: https://catalog.loc.gov/browse.

3. catalog.loc.gov › vwebv › uiSearch/Browse Help - Advanced Search - Library of Congress

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   Type of material (e.g., book, periodical, music score) Location of the collection within the Library of Congress. Place of Publication (e.g., country, state, province) Searches in the LC Catalog can return thousands of results. Search limits can be useful to refine your results, but should be used with caution.

4. www.loc.gov › programs › preassigned-control-numberPreassigned Control Number - Library of Congress

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   A Library of Congress control number (LCCN) is a unique identification number that the Library of Congress assigns to the catalog record created for each book in its cataloged collections. Librarians use it to locate a specific Library of Congress catalog record in the national databases.

5. guides.loc.gov › card-catalog › frequently-askedFrequently Asked Questions - The Library of Congress Card ...

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   Nov 7, 2023 · By 1897, when the Library relocated from the U.S. Capitol to the Thomas Jefferson Building (then known as the Congressional Library, or the Library of Congress Building), the Library's collection has grown to more than 787,000 books and 218,000 pamphlets (Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress, 1897, p. 4 External).

6. www.loc.gov › help › searchThe Library of Congress

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   ISBN (International Standard Book Number) Omit all hyphens and spaces; there is no need to enclose your search in quotation marks. Search supports both 10 and 13 digit ISBN numbers.

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   How many books does the Library of Congress have?

   • By 1897, when the Library relocated from the U.S. Capitol to the Thomas Jefferson Building (then known as the Congressional Library, or the Library of Congress Building), the Library's collection has grown to more than 787,000 books and 218,000 pamphlets ( Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress, 1897, p. 4 External ).

   Frequently Asked Questions - The Library of Congress Card Catalog

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   What is a library of Congress catalog control number?

   • A Library of Congress catalog control number is a unique identification number that the Library of Congress assigns to the catalog record created for each book in its cataloged collections.

   Preassigned Control Number | Programs - Library of Congress

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   What is a library of Congress control number?

   • Library of Congress Control Numbers ( LCCNs) are record identifiers assigned by the Library of Congress to bibliographic and authority records. First established when the Library began printing catalog cards in 1898, these unique identifiers are assigned to records created when materials arrive at the Library.

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   What numbers are found in LC catalog records?

   • Numbers found in LC Catalog records include: Library of Congress Control Numbers ( LCCNs) are record identifiers assigned by the Library of Congress to bibliographic and authority records.

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8. libguides.uwrf.edu › lccallnumbersUnderstanding Library of Congress (LC) Call Numbers

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   Jul 3, 2024 · This guide will provide an introduction to understanding and using Library of Congress Call Numbers. What is a call number? Everything that is located in the library (books, DVDs, CDs, etc.) has a call number and every call number is unique.