IDE Library
Library Information
Call Numbers
A
Call
Number
is
a
code
that
is
assigned
to
a
book,
a
bound
periodical,
and
a
statistical
material.
Call
numbers
are
based
on
the
item’s
subject
content
and
tell
where
the
library
materials
are
located
in
the
library.
The
Call
Number
is
usually
found
on
the
spine
or
the
upper
left
hand
corner
of
items.
The
IDE
Library
uses
four
different
classification
systems
based
on
the
type
and
the
time
when
the
item
is
cataloged.
The
first
line
of
call
numbers
represents
the
region/country
or
the
language
of
publications.
The
second
line
represents
the
subject
of
the
book.
The
third
line
represents
the
first
letter
of
the
title
or
the
author’s
last
name.
Knowing
the
number(s)
for
your
subject
area
gives
you
an
idea
on
where
to
start
browsing
the
shelves.
Books cataloged by Area Code---2nd Floor
Books in Japanese and books in foreign languages cataloged since October 1998 (in the case of annuals, those issued since 1990) are arranged by region in the order of classification number.
Books cataloged by language code ---2nd and 3rd Floors
Books in Japanese and in Western languages cataloged before October 1998 are arranged in order of classification number.
Books cataloged by language code (in vernacular languague)--- 4th Floor
Books in languages that do not use the English alphabet (such as Chinese, Korean, and other Asian/African languages) are arranged by language in the order of classification number.
Bound Journals--- 4th Floor
"P"(e.g. "P" "Pja" "Par") in the upper part of the label indicates bound journals. They are arranged by language in order of classification number.
Statistical Materials---3rd Floor
These are arranged by the name of the international organization or by the region/country of publication. The method of displaying country name / international organization code (abbreviated) and classification code for statistical materials is different from that of books.
