More about call numbers
Depending on the type or format of the item, the call number may include a code or prefix to indicate its location within the library collection. This prefix will also give you an idea of the type or format of the item, as libraries hold a large number of resources in addition to standard books. The following are some examples from a range of codes a library may use.
S |
Serial | K |
Law | PAM |
Pamphlet |
J |
Journal | F |
Folio | THESIS |
Theses |
Q |
Quarto | E |
Elephant | RB |
Rare Book |
R |
Reference | AV |
Audio Visual | A |
Australian Literature |
