introduction to the ada library resources and understanding the call numbers

ADA University Library

Introduction to the Library Resources

Mushvig Imamverdiyev – Principal, Research and Instructional ServicesNigar Babayeva – Librarian, Research and Instructional Services

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Outline

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

Library Collection• Print books, journals, Reference

materials

• E-books

• Databases – e-journals, academic & peer-reviewed articles, case studies, reports, newspapers

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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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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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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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 WorksB – Philosophy, Psychology, ReligionC – Auxiliary Sciences of HistoryD – History: General and outside the AmericasE– History: United StatesF – History: United States Local and AmericaG – GeographyH – Social SciencesJ – Political ScienceK – LawL – EducationM – MusicN – Fine artsP – Languages and LiteratureQ – ScienceR – MedicineS – AgricultureT – TechnologyU – Military ScienceV – Naval ScienceZ – Library Science

Call number Structure

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4. Year of publication

2. Narrow subject area3. Cutter number - Author’s Last name

Books on the shelves

Library Website OPAC – Online Public Access Catalog

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