This document provides an introduction to the resources available at the ADA University Library. It outlines the library collection, which includes print books, journals, e-books, and databases. It describes how to find materials using call numbers, which are like addresses that indicate a book's location based on the Library of Congress Classification system. Call numbers contain information on the subject area, author's last name, year of publication, and more. The library website is highlighted as the best way to access the online catalog and connect to additional resources. Contact information is provided for getting assistance from library staff.

1. ADA University Library
Introduction to the Library Resources
Mushvig Imamverdiyev – Principal, Research and Instructional Services
Nigar Babayeva – Librarian, Research and Instructional Services

3. Outline
 Code of Conduct
 Library Collection
 How do I find book...?
 Library Website– Online Catalog
 SUMMON
 Questions & Answers

4. Library Collection
• Print books, journals, Reference materials
• E-books
• Databases – e-journals, academic & peer-
reviewed articles, case studies, reports,
newspapers

5. How do I find books...?
Call numbers
• Each material in the Library has its own
unique call number
• It appears in the Library’s Online Catalog and
on the spine of the book
• Understanding the call numbers and the
classification system will make it easier for
you to retrieve library materials
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6. The Address of the book
• Call number is like an address that tells you
where the library material is located
• It also provides the information such as the
subject, first letter of the author’s last name,
and the year of publication
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7. Call number Structure
• At ADA University Library the call numbers
are assigned according to the Library of
Congress Classification System
• It is an alphanumeric system consisting of
both letters and numbers which groups books
by subject categories
• Books are arranged on the shelf by their call
numbers in alphanumeric order
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8. Library of Congress Classification
System
• In this classification system
materials are divided into 21
general subject areas and each
subject areas are divided into
specific sub categories
• Each subject area is
represented by a letter
A – General Works
B – Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
C – Auxiliary Sciences of History
D – History: General and outside the
Americas
E– History: United States
F – History: United States Local and
America
G – Geography
H – Social Sciences
J – Political Science
K – Law
L – Education
M – Music
N – Fine arts
P – Languages and Literature
Q – Science
R – Medicine
S – Agriculture
T – Technology
U – Military Science
V – Naval Science
Z – Library Science

9. Call number Structure
1. General Subject Area
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4. Year of publication
2. Narrow subject area
3. Cutter number - Author’s Last name

10. Books on the shelves

11. Library Website
OPAC – Online Public Access Catalog
Sounds too complicated?
To make things easier for you,
we propose
www.ada.edu.az/library
It is more than just an online catalog…
it is a bridge to endless resources

12. Support
Visit Us:
www.ada.edu.az/library
Email Us:
askalibrarian@ada.edu.az
Follow ADA University Library @:
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
Call Us:
+994 12 437 3235 ext. 216
Communicate with Us:
Arrange individual consultation
Attend Workshops, Trainings, Tutorials

13. askalibrarian@ada.edu.az