How will the new LC call numbers differ from the call numbers weve used for decades?
• LC call numbers have two basic parts: a class number which is subject based, and an item number that distinguishes among items classed under the same class number. The class numbers are alphanumeric: one, two or three capital letters followed by numbers, with possible decimal or other extensions for further topical breakdown. The item number usually begins with a Cutter number (a single capital letter preceded by a decimal point, plus Arabic numbers). Usually, other distinguishing information, including the publication date follows the Cutter number. HE KFM K KJE KKH L 193 4340 4550 947 494 10 .R68 .B43 .M596 .C73 .31943 .E36 1991 1987 2000 .2003x .A6 1945x S35 1943 Our local classification system uses many different call numbers. Many of our local call numbers are word call numbers, such as Bibliog, Biog, Eng Per, Mich Coll, State Coll and Trials. Because word call numbers are not unique, it can be difficult to locate the particular book you are looking for. Some call numbers begin
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