A call number is like an address, telling you an item's location in the library.
The call number is taped to an item and is listed in IUCAT.
Use the Research Collections Map to find the item's location.
Library of Congress call numbers are used at IUB Libraries (and most academic libraries).
Books | Articles |
usually cover a wider range of topics |
shorter, usually focused on one aspect of a topic |
longer time to publish (generally several years) |
less time to publish (generally several months to 2 years) |
found in IUCAT |
found in OneSearch and other databases |
used in research papers more often than are books |
From the main search page search by Keyword, or limit your search to Title, Author, or Subject.
Choose for more search options.
After entering your search term(s) you will probably get many results. Look at the categories listed on the left side of the page. They can help you narrow your search if needed.
Step 1: Identify the correct IU Library:
Step 2: Identify the item's library location: