Branch - answer One of the multiple library locations at UBC Library, usually
specializing in a subject or type of material.
Call Number - answer A number assigned to library resources to classify their subject
and organize them in the stacks. Library of Congress call numbers consist of one or
more letters, a number, a decimal letter/ number combination, and the publication date.
Interlibrary Loan - answer A service that allows you to order materials not available at
UBC from another library.
Library of Congress Classification - answer A classification system used to assign call
numbers to materials at most branches at UBC Library.
Reference - answer A section of the library that contains background reading materials
that can be borrowed with special permission
Reserves - answer A section of the library that contains books set aside for course
readings, with varying borrowing periods.
Stacks - answerThe majority of the library shelves, the books kept here are borrowed
normally.
Subject Librarian - answerA librarian with in-depth knowledge of one or more of the
subjects taught at UBC. Subject librarians can help with more complex research
questions.
Summon - answerUBC Library's search engine. Searches most of the library collection.
Found in the first tab labelled General on the home page.
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