Locating the Call Number and Location of a Book
There are two things you need to know in order to locate a physical book in the library:
- the library collection it's located at in the library, ex. Main Collection
- the call number to find it on the shelf, ex. QC903 .S625 2015
You can find both of these items in the Check Availability section in books record in the library catalog. You can view our library map to get a better idea of where it might be located in the library. The library staff at the information desk are always happy to assist you with locating a book in the library as well.
Also keep in mind:
- whether our library owns a copy. You should see Held by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi label if we own a copy. If it is not located at our library, click on the Request via ILL link to place a request to have it sent to library for free.
- the status of the book and if it is available to check out. If you see a green check mark and available, the print copy is available to check out. If not, click on the hold button to be next in line to check the book out.
- browse the section on the shelf for more relevant books. Your catalog search could lead to more than one call-number section to find books.
