call number

noun

, Library Science.

1. a number, letter, symbol, or combination of these, indicating the specific location of a work in a library, especially the combination of the classification symbol and the designation for the author.

call number

noun

1. the number given to a book in a library, indicating its shelf location Also calledcall mark

Word History and Origins

Origin of call number¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

When a book is issued its call number is written on borrower's card and date of issue stamped on it and on dating slip.

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Charge slips are deposited temporarily in a drawer, and next morning are arranged by call-number and filed in the charging tray.

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Book pocket contains two cards, one white, one pink with author's name, title of book and call number and accession number.

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You don't need the size to tell on what shelf the book is put, because that is given by the call number.

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Did Sheriff Decker have any particular call number at all, or not, in your police number system?

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