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Circulation: How to Find Books

Hints for Locating Books on Our Shelves:

• Verify the call number from the library’s CONSULS catalog to be sure that the location code says "SCSU" or "S" and is owned by Southern. Be sure that the book is not checked out (due date in the Status field), on Reserves, or an electronic item (ebook, website, etc.) The bibliographic record should say "Available" in the status field. The Circulating STACKS Collection is located on the second and third floors.

• The library has other collections that are not shelved in the circulating collection. Check the call number located on the spine of each book for more information. Please note the following:

Oversize books will say "SCSU Oversize Stacks" in the location field of the CONSULS catalog. The spine label on the book will have the "O" symbol above the call number indicated that it is an oversize book. All Oversize books, "A-Z" call numbers, are located on the third floor. Books will circulate like the regular collection for 28 days.

Children's books will say "SCSU Juvenile" in the location field in the CONSULS catalog. The spine label on the will have the "JUV" symbol above the call number indicating that it's a children's book. All Juvenile books, fiction and non-fiction, are located on the third floor. Books will circulate like the regular collection for 28 days.

Reference books will say "SCSU Reference" in the location field in the CONSULS catalog. The spine label on the reference book will say "REF" above the call number indicating that it's a reference, non-circulating book. The Reference Collection is located on the first and second floors of the library.

Connecticut books will say "SCSU Conn. Room" in the location field in the CONSULS catalog. The spine label on the book will say "CT RM" above the call number indicating that it is a non-circulating, Special Collection book. Contact the reference desk for further assistance.

If the book is still not found, the Circulation Desk will search for the missing item. A search form can be filled out either at the Circulation or Reference Desks. If the book is found, you will be notified and the book will be held for 10 working days at the Circulation Desk. If the material is not found, the library will consider reordering the item for the collection. You should also check to see if another copy is available through the CSU intralibrary loan system. You can request the book directly through Consuls and the courier will deliver the request in 3-5 working days. You can also go directly to the library for checking out of material. ILL is also available for books that can’t be found in the CSU library system.

For more help, consult the CONSULS Help Sheet or ask for help at the Reference Desk.