Information on library items : Library : The University of Melbourne

Information on library items

Information on library items - often referred to as the "call number" - is like an address. Each item has a different "call number".

[Parts of the call number]

The "Location code" represents the library branch (here it's the ERC)
"Collection prefix" represents the collection (here it's Computer files)
"Subject classification" (Dewey or Moys) tells you where it's shelved (here it's in the 005's)
"Suffix" - items are shelved alphabetically within the same subject classification

GIVEN: A catalogue record...
IDENTIFY: An item's location and availability.

For each item that you wish to borrow, you must note the following on its catalogue entry:

LOCATION - where the item is kept.
- which library branch - more
- which collection - more
CALL NO - exact shelf location (items are shelved alphabetically).
- Subject classification - more
- A suffix (when multiple items share the same subject classification)
STATUS
Indicates whether you can access or borrow the item; e.g.
- AVAILABLE (you may borrow)
- DUE... (you may borrow if you place a hold)
- NOT FOR LOAN (you may use the item in the library)