Once you have identified a book in DELCAT or WorldCat Local:

• Check the current status of the book.
  Click on the link in the DELCAT record that says "Holdings:All items and circulation status." Do you see the words "on shelf" or a due date? If there is a due date, someone else has checked the book out of the Library. You may request that the book be recalled for you by using the Book Recall form (select the "Forms" link on Library webpages)

• Note the location and call number of the book.
  The Location information in the DELCAT record identifies the specific University of Delaware Library (Morris Library or one of the four branch libraries). Each book has a unique call number (e.g., PR2807 .C84 2006) that tells you where the book is located. The Library uses Library of Congress call numbers to organize its books on the shelves by subject.

• Use the call number to find the book.
  Sometimes a specific place is given in the Location information (e.g., Reference, Reserve Room, or Special Collections). A location other than "Morris Library" means that you should go to that location to locate the item. Use the call number as an address to find the book on the shelves. The first letter of the call number determines the correct floor. If the book's location is listed as "Internet," clicking on the link in the DELCAT record will take you to the book.

  Morris Library Call Number Locations
  A - H J - K L - N P - Q R - Z	3rd Floor Lower Level 3rd Floor 2nd Floor Lower Level
  Morris Library Locations
  Browsing Periodicals Room Media Library Annex Maps Microforms Reference Special Collections U.S. Documents	2nd Floor 1st Floor Lower Level Use Form Lower Level Lower Level 1st Floor 2nd Floor Lower Level

• If a book you need is not on the shelf, check DELCAT once more to be sure you have correct information about the location and call number and whether the book has been checked out to another library user. You may also look on designated book return shelves, in sorting areas, and by photocopy machines. Sorting areas are indicated on maps of the floors. Still no luck? Ask at the Circulation Desk for assistance.

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