In order to find books in the library, you'll need that books call number. We use the Dewey Decimal System to organize our collection. The Dewey Decimal System breaks books down into subjects and gets more and more specific within each subject. A call number is made up of both numbers and letters. The number refers to the subject the book covers, such as 500's for Math and Science, while the letters usually reference the first 3 letters of the authors name or the title of the book.
Now that you know how call numbers work, play this game to get some more practice!
Books are a great way to find information on a topic. Using the library catalog allows you to find both print and electronic books that are part of the library's collection.
Latinas and Latinos on TV by The infographic below, created by the Community College of Baltimore County Library, gives a great breakdown on the difference between a book and a scholarly article.
