Research Step #2 – Finding the informationINF1100 – Week 6 LRC
Library Call Numbers:Classification SystemsDewey Decimal andLibrary of Congress
Classification SystemsBoth systems organize materials by SUBJECT.
Dewey DecimalDewey uses numbers at the beginning of the call number.154.634 FRE
Library of CongressLibrary of Congress uses letters at the beginning of the call number.HD 4918.E375
Dewey Vs. LoCWhat subject area would HD 4918.E375 fall under?What subject area would 154.634 FRE fall under?
The  Stacks
The Library StacksFinding materials:Go to the online library catalog
Find your desired resource
Write down the call number associated with the item
Find your book in the stacksCall Number Order: Dewey DecimalPut the following numbers in order: 154.634 FRE
 305.569 HER
 650.142 FRY 2007
 610.73076 NCL
 610.73069 PRO
 154.63 PARCall Number Order: Library of CongressPut the following numbers in order:HD 4918 .E375 2008
 RT 55 .N44 2011
 BF 1078 .F72 2010
 HF 5383 .H49 2005
 BD 430 .A3 2008
 RT 55 .s4875 2009LRC Online Catalog:O.P.A.C.Online
Public
Access
CatalogLRC Online Catalog:O.P.A.C. TitleAuthorSubjectKeywordSeriesISBN #
When searching the online catalog, consider using Boolean Operators.

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Editor's Notes

  • #3 There are two types of classification systems that libraries use to organize materials on the shelf: Dewey Decimal Classification SystemUsed by most public libraries and some colleges Library of Congress Classification SystemUsed by most University and colleges (Harrison College uses this system)Call numbers are like a street address for resources. It identifies where on the shelf an item can be located.
  • #4 Call numbers are like a street address for resources. It identifies where on the shelf an item can be located.
  • #5 For example, all books about dogs will be grouped together.
  • #8 Refer to pages 77 & 78 of your text for charts that break down the subject areas.
  • #10 Go to the website to show how to locate the online catalog.Show how to search by author/title/keyword/etc…
  • #11 When you read the numbers after the decimal point, do not read it as a whole number. Look at each number one at a time to see what comes first
  • #12 Begin with the 2 letters at the beginning then move down to the rest of the numbered call number.
  • #13 The OPAC can be searched for books, e-books, DVDs, CDRoms, and more.
  • #14 When searching the online catalog, you can search by the following “fields”
  • #18 How can you string these words together using Boolean Operators?
  • #19 Remember the Summary information
  • #21 Harrison College has 2 options for ordering resources that the Fort Wayne campus may not have.Students can request books and journal articles from any library throughout the United States. Fill out a form from the LRC website and bring it in to me. Remember to plan ahead!! ILL’s take between 2-4 weeks because of shipping times.
  • #22 When searching the online catalog, you can search by the following “fields”
  • #23 As we move further in the Research Log each week, continue to think about the Final Annotated Bibliography Project.
  • #24 Be sure that your summaries on your assignment follow these guidelines.