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Here is where people,One frequently finds,Lower their voices And raise their minds.
Richard Armour
Why a library is an important place for many people?
Inculcating the Habit of Reading
Reading is regarded as one of the most enriching habits for the simple reason that it is not just a hobby or a pass time that entertains you, but it is also an educational activity and hence brings to you a vast reservoir of knowledge. Reading increases the drive for knowledge and inspires people to gain more information. Thus a library is a treasure of valuable books for the people to use and gain from it.
Reference for School/Colleges
the typical library is a boon for the students in schools and colleges. There exist a large number of reference books that provide information about wide ranging subjects are a must for students to understand the concepts in their curriculum. The reference books often provide in depth information about various subjects and thus help in the process of education.
Advice on Important Subjects
There are large number of books that provide advice about various topics like business, health, travel, food and careers. These books serve as a great source of advice. Many people make it a point to read and go through these books before taking important decisions in their life. Thus libraries are also helpful for people who are looking for information about specific subjects.
Entertainment and Fun
In addition to the above mentioned points, libraries are also a host to large number of books that are a source of entertainment for us. Fiction books, which include various genres like comedy, thriller, suspense, horror or drama, are tremendously popular within readers of varying age groups.
Libraries are thus a source of entertainment and education for youngsters as well as adults. A library not only helps to inculcate the habit of reading but inculcates a thirst for knowledge, which is makes a person humble and open to new ideas throughout his/her life.
Understanding Call Numbers
What are call numbers for?
Each book in the library has a unique call number. A call number is like an address: it tells us where the book is located in the library. Call numbers appear
AUT Library uses Dewey Decimal Classification for call numbers. This system uses numbers to arrange materials by subjects.
Putting Call Numbers in Shelf Order
To understand how call numbers are put in order in Dewey Decimal Classification, again look at each section of the call number.
What does the call number mean?
Remember that Dewey Decimal Classification arranges materials by subjects. The first sections of the call number represent the subject of the book. The letter-and-number section of the call number often represents the author’s last name. And, as you probably recall, the last section of a call number is often the date of publication.
Why is this important to know?
Because books are classified by subject, you can often find several helpful books on the same shelf, or nearby. For example, within the same call number 595.789, there are other books about butterflies or similar topics.
Since Dewey Decimal Classification arranges materials by subjects, knowing the number(s) for your subject area gives you a place to start browsing the shelves.