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Mitchell Community College Library utilizes the Library of Congress classification system in which books are organized by their subjects and denoted by a letter on the spine label. There are 21 main classes and within each are more specific sub-classifications.
"The Library of Congress Classification Sytem" by Shonn Haren (2015), licensed under CC BY 4.0
Unique call numbers identify and organize items near other materials on the same or similar subjects. When reading a call number, consider each section independently. Let's consider the call number for Roald Dahl's Matilda, PZ 7 .D1515 Mat 1988.
"Spine label" by Devin Ortiz-Hoffman (2025), licensed under CC BY 4.0
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Once the item arrives at your designated pickup location, you will receive an automated notification, at which time you can visit the library's circulation desk to claim your item.
An alternative to print books are electronic books, also known as eBooks, that are published in a form that can be read on a computer or handheld device. Mitchell Community College subscribes to an array of eBook providers. Students, faculty, and staff can gain free access to these resources by entering their Mitchell credentials when prompted.
We've listed a few of our favorite eBook providers below, but you can view all that we subscribe to in our A-Z Databases: eBooks list.
The library's online databases are available 24/7 for Mitchell Community College students, faculty, and staff off-campus and on your personal device. To access them, simply enter your Mitchell credentials when prompted.
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