Call number examples

This section contains some examples of call numbers. 

Please look carefully at each example; some of them may require closer inspection than others! 

The following example contains 3 call numbers that are very similar:

You’ll notice that the only difference in these call numbers is the date. Remember that “nothing comes before something.”

That is why ML410.S68 B59 comes before ML410.S68 B59 1987. 

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Is the next example in the correct order? 

The example is in the correct order. If you thought that it might not be, chances are that is because of the Cutter numbers. The Cutter numbers are easy to confuse as being whole numbers. It is also easy to get "tunnel vision" when reading call numbers and neglect the alpha portion of the Cutter numbers. Here is the example again with the potentially confusing Cutter numbers in RED.

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Remember that Cutter numbers are always read as decimals. Which call number below is out of place?

Did you find the item that is out of place?  Look carefully at the RED Cutter numbers below. 

Because we read Cutter numbers as decimals, these two books need to be switched to look like the following: 

Cutter numbers can be VERY tricky so ... 

It is very important to take your time when shelving and look very carefully at every aspect of a call number.

If  you're not sure about where an item should go, consult a colleague.