The Anatomy of a Call Number

The Anatomy of a Call Number

11/26/2025 12:14 PM EST

I recently saw a public library Instagram reel that explained the breakdown of an entire call number of a book—using the Dewey Decimal System. The video pointed out that the demystification of these call number codes can be incredibly helpful to our users. If users can de-code the sequence, they can unlock how to find, …

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