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How Books Are Arranged in the Library
Each book in the library has a label on the spine that shows the book's call number, which is basically the book's address. Most college and university libraries in the United States, including NOVA, use the Library of Congress Classification system.
- Library of Congress Call Number System Most college and university libraries in the United States, including NOVA, use this system. This system uses letters and numbers (call numbers) to arrange books on the shelves, with books on the same topic arranged together.
- How to Use Call Numbers to Find a Book on the Shelf Animated demo
Library Catalog Search Tips
The Library Catalog does not search the full-text of books. It looks at the title, author, subject headings, and any details provided (such as table of contents).
In the search box, type in only the most relevant words related to your topic. For example:
india
india AND women
india AND culture