Books in the library are organized by call number. A call number indicates the spot of each book on the shelf. The call number also indicates the subject of the book. For example, all scientific books on medicine will be in the 600s. To learn which numbers match with each subject area, click here.
The library catalog includes the call number for each book. An example of a call number is:
616.053 R223 2018
This book will be located in the 600s section of the stacks in numerical order. Locate this book by moving numerically and alphabetically from left to right. There may not be a book cataloged for every number and letter, but they will still be in numerical and alphabetical order.
First, the hundreds:
615
616
617
Then the decimal:
616.051
616.053
616.054
Then the letter:
616.053 Q
616.053 R
616.053 T
Then the final decimal:
616.053 R222
616.053 R223
616.053 R224
Finally, the year, if present:
616.053 R223
616.053 R223 2018
616.053 R223 2020
Welcome to Alvernia Library's course guide to research resources for Ecology.
Please explore this guide for tips and resources to aide you in your BIO 320 research.
Feel free to contact a librarian with any questions or concerns!
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Do you need… |
Try this… |
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Background information, an overview, or established facts? |
Reference books: ex. encyclopedias, dictionaries, authoritative websites |
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Comprehensive information on a topic? |
General books |
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Current, in depth information? |
Scholarly journal articles (use a database!) |
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Current, general information? |
Popular magazines, newspapers, news websites |
