How to check out a library book?

Bobby LiggonsTory Slater

Investigate

• Look around for signs or maps for a sense of direction

• It will make the process run smoother

Consult Catalog

• A computer terminal that has everything from books to journals

• Search for a variety of subjectsex: author, topic, title

• This is important because you want to make sure they have what you’re looking for

Make sure book isn’t checked out

• There is a variety of options you have if your book is not in

• Online copy, it can be ordered, or it can be in another library on campus

Make notes

• Non fiction is usually shelved separately by some classification system like the Dewey Decimal System

• Fiction books are arranged alphabetically by the authors last name

• Write the call number so you can decide what part of the library to go to

Go find the book

• Follow signs • There will be labels• Follow the number code• Check out the book!!!!