What is a call number?
Books are arranged on the shelves in the library by subject. We use the Library of Congress Classification System This link opens in a new window to assign call numbers to our materials so that materials on similar topics are next to each other on the shelves and patrons and staff can easily find what they need. For example:
R 728.8 - Indicates a book whose subject is Practice of Medicine; Medical Practice Economics
R 728.8 .M278 2015 - Call number for "Administrative Medical Assisting : Foundations and Practices" by Malone, Christine
You need to know a book's call number in order to get it off the shelf in the library. Not sure how to find a book by call number? You can contact the reference desk at https://iot.libanswers.com/ or 559-234-3274 (toll free) You can also check out the video below for more help.