Relationships Synonym:  reference code n. ~ A unique combination of letters and numbers used to identify an item and to facilitate storage and retrieval. Notes:  'Call number' is used more c [..]

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A sequence of numbers and/or letters used to identify a particular item in a collection and to place the item in its proper place on the shelf. The type of call number used is determined by the classi [..]

The number used to identify a book, microfilm, microfiche, or other source in a library or archive. Library materials are stored and retrieved by call number.

A unique code printed on a label affixed to the outside of an item in a library collection, usually to the lower spine of a book or videocassette (see these examples), also printed or handwritten on a [..]

The combination of letters and numbers used to label each book and give it a unique "address" on a library shelf. Books are arranged on the shelf by call numbers, so that books on the same subject are shelved together.

Unique sequence of letters and numbers assigned to each item in the library to indicate subject content and shelf location. The campus libraries primarily use the Library of Congress system.

Number created by the library and printed on item labels. Because of the way they are structured, they bring works on the same topic or by the same author together, so that you can browse easily.

A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.

A set of letters, numerals or other symbols (in combination or alone) used by a library to identify a specific copy of a work. A call number consists of the class number and book number (or Cutter number).

A group of letters and/or numbers that identifies a specific item in a library and provides a way for organizing library holdings. Two major types of call numbers are Dewey Decimal Call Numbers and Li [..]