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Student Employees Training Guide: Shelving Items

A guide to assist in the training of student employees

Library of Congress Classification

We will keep this part short. The items in the library are arranged by Library of Congress Classification system. You have probably heard of Dewey Decimal System? Just like Dewey, LC classification is just another way to organize items by subject. 

What does the call number look like?

call number examples

How to Shelve Books

During your first or second week you will receive training on how to shelve, or put away, books. This will also help you learn how to find books in our library. You can view some information here about shelving.