Putting it all Together

Don't let a call number overwhelm you! Approach the call number one line at a time, from top to bottom, as you look for the book.

A section of call numbers beginning with PS3552
  1. Look at the first line: PS3552
    • Go to the correct floor. This call number begins with the letter P, so it's on the fourth floor.
    • Find the section where the first letter starts-- P
    • Then find the section where the letter combination starts-- PS
    • Find the number after the letters-- 3552
  2. Look at the second line: .A473
    • Find the letter-- A
    • Find the decimal number-- .473
  3. Look at the third line (if there is one): S2
    • Find the letter-- S
    • Find the decimal number-- .2
  4. Look at the last line (if there is one). Find the date: 1992
You've found the book.

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