Library of Congress Classification Tutorial

A final example of correctly ordered call numbers:

• Remember that the first numbers in a call number are read as whole numbers, but the Cutter numbers are read as decimals. A book may have two Cutter numbers. If the Cutter numbers become confusing, add zeros to the end of the smaller number to give them both the same amount of digits.
• Volume and copy numbers are also read as whole numbers.
• Check all the carts and study tables for books to shelve.
• Be sure to bring the books all the way to the edge of the shelf when edging.
• Do not rush when shelving or shelf-reading. It is important that you take your time so that the task is done correctly with as few errors as possible. We do not expect perfection, but we do want to minimize errors.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING QUIZ.

This will not be graded but will give you some practice in reading and ordering call numbers.

(You may skip the 4th and 5th questions on the second page of this quiz beginning with J133 and RC793 - they are specific to the Kent collection.)