The document explains what a call number is and how it helps locate books in the library. A call number provides the address of where a book is shelved and consists of the Dewey Decimal classification number and author's last name initials. The first part of the call number indicates whether a book is fiction or non-fiction, while the second part represents the author. Call numbers allow books to be arranged systematically on shelves by subject and author for easy finding. The document demonstrates how to use a call number to search for a specific book on Bigfoot in the non-fiction section.