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ADA University Library
Introduction to the Library Resources
Mushvig Imamverdiyev – Principal, Research and Instructional ServicesNigar Babayeva – Librarian, Research and Instructional Services
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Library Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 9 pm Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Open Online
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Outline
Code of Conduct Library Collection How do I find book...? Library Website– Online Catalog SUMMON Questions & Answers
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Library Collection• Print books, journals, Reference
materials
• E-books
• Databases – e-journals, academic & peer-reviewed articles, case studies, reports, newspapers
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How do I find books...?Call numbers
• Each material in the Library has its own unique call number
• It appears in the Library’s Online Catalog and on the spine of the book
• Understanding the call numbers and the classification system will make it easier for you to retrieve library materials
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The Address of the book
• Call number is like an address that tells you where the library material is located
• It also provides the information such as the subject, first letter of the author’s last name, and the year of publication
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Call number Structure• At ADA University Library the call
numbers are assigned according to the Library of Congress Classification System
• It is an alphanumeric system consisting of both letters and numbers which groups books by subject categories
• Books are arranged on the shelf by their call numbers in alphanumeric order
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Library of Congress Classification System
• In this classification system materials are divided into 21 general subject areas and each subject areas are divided into specific sub categories
• Each subject area is represented by a letter
A – General WorksB – Philosophy, Psychology, ReligionC – Auxiliary Sciences of HistoryD – History: General and outside the AmericasE– History: United StatesF – History: United States Local and AmericaG – GeographyH – Social SciencesJ – Political ScienceK – LawL – EducationM – MusicN – Fine artsP – Languages and LiteratureQ – ScienceR – MedicineS – AgricultureT – TechnologyU – Military ScienceV – Naval ScienceZ – Library Science
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Call number Structure
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4. Year of publication
2. Narrow subject area3. Cutter number - Author’s Last name
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Books on the shelves
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Library Website OPAC – Online Public Access Catalog
Sounds too complicated?
To make things easier for you,
we propose
www.ada.edu.az/library
It is more than just an online catalog… it is a bridge to endless resources
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SupportVisit Us:
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