Browsing the library shelves can be intimidating if you don't know where to look to find what you enjoy reading. The 3rd Floor of the library is organized in the Library of Congress (LC) classification system, starting with 'A' to the right of the entrance and circling the floor counterclockwise to 'Z'. There are 4 alcoves, separated from the main shelves, where Children and Young Adult materials as well as Curriculum books for educators, are classified in different systems. To locate books with these subjects and call numbers James C. Kirkpatrick Library in the 3rd Floor Stacks or in our Online Resources.
Find the call number (starting with P) and then search by author's last name alphabetically.
Find the call number (starting with P) and then search by author's last name alphabetically.
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Not sure what author or genre you want to read? The library catalog has a special discovery layer to let you browse for titles based on genre, age level, awards, and more. To start, simply search for one title or topic in the main library catalog search and select any book from the list. Scroll down to view the Syndetics tools for that title. You may need to exit out of the catalog result to see Syndetics.
The Get The Read Out Book Club is intended to bring students together to share reading recommendations, discuss books, and form a community of readers at UCM. The club meets on the last Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Ophelia Gilbert Room on the 2nd Floor of the Library.
