A Call Number Exact search locates an item by its unique identification number. The call number represents an item's subject matter and indicates the location on the shelf where the item can be found. Call Number Exact searches will result in a list of call numbers matching the number you have entered. From the list you can select an individual title by clicking on the record number. If you search for a call number for which there is only one match, the record for that item will be displayed.
Select Call Number Exact from the search options and enter as much of the number as you know. Complete or partial numbers may be entered. Enter spaces and decimal points where they exist in the call number. Letters can be entered in lower case.
Boolean Searches and Search Limits do not function in a Call Number Search.
Example:
Search: |
aa240 b14 |
Finds: |
AA240 B142 |
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AA240 B143 |
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AA240 B14323 |
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AA240 B1433 |
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Example:
Search: |
812c59 |
Finds: |
812C59 AA |
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812C59 AJ |
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812C59 AU |
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812C59 BA |
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Example:
Search: |
nd653 d |
Finds: |
ND653.D64 A4 1990 |
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ND653 .D7 A4 2000 |
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But not: |
ND653 .E3 A4 2002g |
When you have found the record for an item in CLIO, you may click on the call number in the record to get a list of records for items with similar call numbers.
To find a call number in a specific library, click on the
guide to the left of the library location. The
guide will tell you where the library is located, and in many cases includes a shelving guide by call number.
If you would like further
assistance,
Ask a
Librarian for help.