Here at MCPHS, we use Library of Congress call numbers to organize our print books. A call number is a combination of letters and numbers that acts like an address to finding things on the shelves. Read call numbers from left to right, and top to bottom.
This chart will help you decode them a bit more. If you still have questions please contact the Reference Desk!
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The first set of letters is alphabetical. |
H |
HA |
HB |
HC |
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The following set of numbers is in numerical order. |
B |
B |
B |
B |
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The following letters (after the decimal point) are alphabetical. |
KF |
KF |
KF |
KF |
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The following numbers are in decimal order. Note that .C263 comes between .C26 and .C27. |
L |
L |
L |
L |
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There may be another line of letters and numbers. These will be in alphabetical and decimal order |
PS |
PS |
PS |
PS |
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A publication date may follow. In order by date or “nothing before something” |
B1200 |
B1200 |
B1200 |
B1200 |
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A copy or volume number may follow. |
B1200 |
B1200 |
B1200 |
B1200 |