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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 - 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 - Record Display and Availability

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   To help you locate ebooks and ejournals described in LC Catalog records, the Library of Congress uses OpenURLs – URLs that dynamically construct web searches for full text available either onsite at the Library or through fee-based and freely-accessible websites.

4. guides.library.ucsc.edu › lccallnumbersLocating and Using Library Books - UCSC

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   Call numbers can usually be located on the lower part of the spine of the book. Search for the book in our Library Search. The results screen will tell you the location, call number, and whether or not the book is available on shelf.

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5. guides.loc.gov › card-catalog › using-the-card-catalogHow to Use the Card Catalog - The Library of Congress Card ...

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   Nov 7, 2023 · The online catalog provides an array of options for locating materials held by the Library, including options to search by keyword, author, title, subject, format, Library location, and other designations.

6. www.loc.govHome | Library of Congress

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   The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 162 million items. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.

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   What is a call number at the Library of Congress?

   • View answers to the most frequently asked questions at the Library of Congress. Call numbers are the numbers you see on the spine and/or covers of the books in the Library and in the online catalog records for our materials. They are used to find and organize books and other materials on the shelves.

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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.

   Search/Browse Help - Number Searches: LC Catalog (Library of Congress)

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   Where can I find the Library of Congress Subject Headings?

   • The subject headings used by the Library of Congress when the card catalog was discontinued in 1980 can be identified through the 9th edition (1980) of Library of Congress Subject Headings. These are large red volumes, and can be found on a table in Deck 33 and on a shelf when you enter Deck 37.

   How to Use the Card Catalog - Library of Congress

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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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   Does the Library of Congress have a Dewey number?

   • The Library of Congress assigns Dewey numbers to nearly all US trade imprints, including all titles cataloged in the Cataloging in Publication (CIP) program, and to many books in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. While many LC Catalog book records contain Dewey numbers, the majority of catalog records do not.

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   Where can I find a call number for a book?

   • Call numbers can usually be located on the lower part of the spine of the book. Search for the book in our Library Search. The results screen will tell you the location, call number, and whether or not the book is available on shelf. The first two lines describe the subject of the book. The last line represents the date of publication.

   Library of Congress Call Numbers - Locating and Using Library ... - UCSC

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8. ask.loc.gov › faq › 396298What's a call number and how do I use it? - Ask a Librarian

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   Call numbers are the numbers you see on the spine and/or covers of the books in the Library and in the online catalog records for our materials. They are used to find and organize books and other materials on the shelves. We use our own Library of Congress classification system for our call numbers. The LC call number is a combination of ...