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Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI) Library Orientation

This guide contains most of the topics explained during the orientation visit to the library.

How to read call numbers

Book catalog record

This is a sample record for a book in the library catalog. Whenever you go to the book shelves to get a book, always notice the location of the book (5th floor), its call number (HE9713 .L563 2004), and its status (NOT CHECKD OUT). A status of "NOT CHECKD OUT" means the book has not been checked out, or borrowed, by another student and it should be on the shelf. If a book has been checked out, the status box will have a due date, such as DUE 02-19-11.

sample record of a book in the library catalog