A unique number assigned by the library to each item in the collection. Both location and call number are needed in order to find specific items and can be determined by using the catalogue. A catalogue is made up of data which represent actual items. A catalogue may come in a variety of formats depending on the size and nature of the collection.
Most libraries allow items to be charged out to users.
This function is known as circulation and takes place at the Circulation Desk. The Circ Desk often forms the central point for directional and general information about library policies and operations. To find out exactly which weekly issues the Library has, the user would check the holdings. The ICL service allows users, under certain conditions, to borrow needed items, which our Library does not hold, from our sister campus in Fredericton. The ILL service allows users, under certain conditions, to borrow needed items, which our Library does not hold, from other libraries.