How do I find a book in the OSU-Stillwater Library?

To find a book in the OSU-Stillwater Library, search for the item in the Online Catalog, check the Location listed on the Library website, and write down the book’s call number. OSU Library materials are shelved by call number, and the main system used is the Dewey Decimal Classification System.

Steps to find a book

• Search for the item in the Online Catalog
• Check the Location listed in the catalog record
• Write down the call number
• Use the Book Location by Call Number guide to find the correct area
• Use the How to Read a Call Number guide if you need help understanding the shelf order