Q. What are call numbers?

The call numbers used at Hofstra are based on the Library of Congress Classification System (LC), which is employed to arrange books on the library shelves according to their subject matter. Call numbers serve as a form of address, pinpointing the precise location of a desired book on the library shelves.

For a brief guide on how to interpret call numbers, click here to access the resource provided by the University System of Georgia: https://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit03/libraries03_04.phtml.