Call Number (Noun)
Meaning
A mark consisting of characters written on a book; used to indicate shelf location.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The call number on the book's spine provided a clear indication of its shelf location in the library.
- Librarians use a standardized system to assign call numbers to newly cataloged books.
- To locate a book, first look at the call number written on the cover or spine.
- In Dewey Decimal, the call number consists of a combination of numbers and sometimes letters to denote its subject category.
- When reshelving books, be sure to arrange them in order alphabetically by author and numerically by call number.