The best place to start looking for books in the library is the Online Catalog, where you can search by keyword, title, or author to locate a book on your topic. Once you find a book you would like to read, write down the book's call number (also called the shelf location). The library's books are organized by the Library of Congress classification system, meaning our books are organized by subject, and there are two letters at the beginning of the call number. Those two letters tell you where the book is in the library:
Call numbers beginning with A-H are on the third floor.
Call numbers beginning with J-Z are on the fourth floor.
Since the library's books are organized by subject, once you find the book you are looking for, take a look around because you will likely find a book that is the same subject. If you'd like to browse the music books in the library, here are the first two call numbers to be on the lookout for:
- M: Scores and other printed music
- ML: Literature on music
- MT: Music instruction and study
Need help navigating the book stacks? Consult a map of the library or ask someone at the Circulation Desk for help.
