How LC Call Numbers are Arranged on the Shelves |
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This call number has
two
cutter numbers. The first cutter number narrows the topic; in this case
.M7 stands for
Mississippi. The second cutter number on this label, I5,
represents the book's title. Both are read like the examples of cutter
numbers above. |
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Ending
the call number may be
letters or numbers designating the book's order in a series or set.
They are read either numerically (v.1, v.2, v.3, ...) or alphabetically
(ser.A, ser.B, ...). Some common examples are:
The call number may also end with a copy number (c.2, c.3, ...). This is used to tell multiple copies of the same book apart. |
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