In order to locate a book, or any item, in the UWM Libraries, you need to know its call number. What is a call number? Here is an example:
Library materials are shelved in order by call number. For example, all the items with call numbers beginning "BF" will be together. These letters represent a subject area, in this case, Psychology. This system of arranging materials is called the Library of Congress classification system.
Within a broad subject area, books will be in numerical order using the number following the first letter or letters. For example, a book with the call number BF5153 will be shelved far after a book with the call number BF578, since 5153 is much greater than 578. Once you find the location of BF5153, several books may have call numbers beginning "BF5153..." These books will be in order according to the letters and numbers after BF5153. For example all these books will come before our book, BF5153 .V58 1994:
To find call numbers for library materials, search PantherCat, the UWM Libraries' online catalog. You can search PantherCat to find a specific book or journal, like The Grapes of Wrath or Journal of Literary Criticism, or search to find books about a topic like computer programming. When using PantherCat, you can click on "Help" at any time to access online help screens. You can also come to the Information Desk, first floor West wing, or call [414] 229-4659 during scheduled hours and a librarian will help you.