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Simmons University Library 101: Our Books

A general guide to the services offered by the Simmons University Library.

Where are our books?

A majority of our physical book collection- The Main Collection - are located in the Lower Level of the library and can be accessed by the stairs or the elevator that are located by the Library Reading Room. Our collection -including eBooks- is completely searchable through our Online Library Catalog

A majority of our books are shelved using Library of Congress Call Numbers.

LCC Book Examples

If you would like practice, check out the Kent State University Library of Congress call number and shelving tutorial 

LCC Main Classes