A call number is a combination of letters and numbers which identifies the location and subject matter of books and other library resources. Think of a call number as an address for a book on the library shelf. Be aware that books on similar subjects will appear next to each other. Locate call numbers on the spine of a book or at the upper left-hand corner.
Most academic libraries use the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system to generate call numbers. You can use this to browse in the Downtown Campus Library book shelves for materials of interest in broad subject categories and topics. Most books in the field of language or linguistics can be found in the following call number ranges:
Social works books housed within WVU's Downtown Campus Library will be on the 6th floor.
Unfortunately, the WVU Libraries can't buy everything. If you find an item we don't own, you can use the services below to request a copy from another library for free!
