More about call numbers

Depending on the type or format of the item, the call number may include a code or prefix to indicate its location within the library collection. This prefix will also give you an idea of the type or format of the item, as libraries hold a large number of resources in addition to standard books. The following are some examples from a range of codes a library may use.

S	Serial	K	Law	PAM	Pamphlet
J	Journal	F	Folio	THESIS	Theses
Q	Quarto	E	Elephant	RB	Rare Book
R	Reference	AV	Audio Visual	A	Australian Literature