The RRU library uses the Library of Congress classification system. This is a way to shelve books based on content, instead of just alphabetically. It's a useful system because it enables you to browse by topic.
The first part of an LC call number consists of a combination of one or two letters and a number that indicates a subject area. Subsequent combinations of letters and numbers narrow down the subject area. The last letter and the numbers after it indicate the author or title of the book. For example:
QK 203. B7 C6
QK - general subject area: botany
203 - botany specific to Canada by province
B7 - specific subject area: British Columbia
C54 - author's name: Clark
Most of the RRU Library collection is online, but you'll also find physical books using our Discovery search tool, and those items will include a call number for you to find the book.
When you're on campus, you can use call numbers to locate books on the shelves in the RRU Library. If you're not on campus, you can still Get RRU books by mail!
