CALL NUMBER SEARCH

 

Most CALVIN records contain call numbers using Library of Congress Classification system.  Records for microfilm, audiovisual materials, and some monographic series use a classification system unique to the Presbyterian Historical Society.  Records for archival holdings also use a consecutive record group numbering system unique to the Presbyterian Historical Society.

 

The Call Number Search is useful when you want to browse a certain part of the collection. 

 

Example:  You are looking at two books about sacraments, and you notice that they have a portion of the call number in common:  BX9189; you decide to see what else you can find in this part of the collection.

 

In the Call Number search box, enter:  bx9189

In this case, the results are additional items related to sacraments.

 

The Call Number Search can also help locate a specific type of item. 

 

Example:  You want to locate records with the word “sermons” in the title that are available on microfilm. 

 

In the Title search box, enter:  sermons

In the Call Number search box, enter:  mf

The results are a list of materials that are available on microfilm with the word sermons in the title