BOOKS cover virtually any topic, fact or fiction. For research purposes, you will probably be looking for books that synthesize all the information on one topic.
Libraries organize and store their book collections on shelves called "stacks." But books also come in electronic form. The library purchases these “ebooks,” which are available via the web.
Use books…
Find books…
The “call numbers” that you see on the spine label of the book is a combination of numbers and letters or just numbers that identify the location of the item on the shelf. GTC library uses the Library of Congress Classification System to organize its collection and the public library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
The online catalog is a database of books and other materials including DVDs, books on CD, magazines & journals, held by the library.
Library catalogs list items owned by individual libraries.If the GTC library does not have a book, you can also search the catalog of your local public library or other colleges.
You can even search Worldcat, an online catalog database in GALILEO that lists books held in libraries all over the world!
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Looking for a specific item?
Make note of the call number of your item. You will see labels & signs on the ends of the shelves. These show the the Library of Congress Classification number as well as the general topic of what you will find.
Just Looking?
Browse the shelves in your topic area. Signs on the ends of the shelves let you know what you will find.
Come to the library help desk with your item and a staff member will help you check it out.
