Locate Books and Other Materials
Learn how to use call numbers to find materials in the library.
Subject Locations by Call Number
| Call Number | Library Wing | Floor | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Honnold | 3rd floor | General works |
| B | Honnold | 3rd floor | Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| C | Honnold | 3rd floor | History (Auxiliary) |
| D – DS 326 | Honnold | 3rd floor | History (Except the Americas) |
| DS 327 – DX | Mudd | 3rd floor, south | History (Except the Americas) |
| E | Honnold | 4th floor | History (US, General) |
| F | Honnold | 4th floor | History (Local US; the Americas) |
| G | Honnold | 4th floor | Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| H – HJ | Honnold | 4th floor | Social Sciences |
| HM – HX | Mudd | 1st floor | Social Sciences |
| J | Mudd | 1st floor | Political Sciences |
| K | Mudd | 1st floor | Law |
| L | Mudd | 1st floor | Education |
| M | Mudd | 3rd floor, north | Music |
| N | Multi-tier | Level 1 | Art |
| P – PM | Multi-tier | Level 2 | Literature |
| PN 1 – PN 2921 | Multi-tier | Level 3 | Literature |
| PN 2922 – PQ 7297 | Multi-tier | Level 4 | Literature |
| PQ 7298 – PR 5013 | Multi-tier | Level 5 | Literature |
| PR 5014 – PS3511 | Multi-tier | Level 6 | Literature |
| PS 3511 – PZ | Multi-tier | Level 7 | Literature |
| Q | Honnold | 1st floor | Science |
| R | Honnold | 1st floor | Medicine |
| S | Honnold | 1st floor | Agriculture |
| T | Mudd | 1st floor | Technology & Engineering |
| TR | Mudd | 1st floor | Photography |
| U | Honnold | 1st floor | Military Science |
| V | Honnold | 1st floor | Naval Science |
| Z | Honnold | 1st floor | Bibliography & Library Science |
| REF A – V | Multi-tier | 3rd Level | Reference works |
| REF Z | Honnold | 1st floor | Bibliography & Library Science Reference |
| Media Collection | Multi-tier | Level 3 | CDs, DVDs and other media |
| Periodicals Collection | Mudd | 2nd floor | Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals |
| Microform Collection | Mudd | 1st floor | Government documents, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. Browse in-person alphabetically or search for items using Library Search. A microfilm reader is located at Honnold 1 next to the Main Services desk. Please ask for assistance before using the reader. |
How to Read a Call Number
Books are shelved in subject order using the Library of Congress classification system. The first letter(s) in the alphanumeric call number designate the book’s major classification. Each subsequent character categorizes the book more specifically.
Item Status Definitions
| Reference | Status |
|---|---|
| AVAILABLE | Item is available to be checked out. |
| AVAILABLE COURSE READING | Item is available to be checked out in the library for 4 hour increments. Course readings may not leave the library premises. |
| CHECKED OUT (Date) | Item is currently checked out by another user. Item may be requested through Resource Sharing using the Get this Item button. |
| LIB USE ONLY | Item is available for use within the library only. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | Item is not currently available due to loss or theft, or because it is in processing. |
| ON ORDER | Item has been ordered/purchased but is not yet available for check-out. |
Special Collections
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Asian Library | Third Floor Honnold side of the Library |
| Special Collections | Second Floor Honnold side of the Library |
Additional Campus Collections
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Denison Library | Scripps College, 1090 N. Columbia Ave | Get Directions |
| California Botanic Garden | California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Ave | Get Directions |
| Pomona History Department | Pomona College: Mason Hall, Rm 121 (550 N Harvard Ave)| Get Directions |
| Pomona German and Russian Department | Pomona College: Mason Hall, Rm 102 (550 N Harvard Ave)| Get Directions |
| Sprague | Harvey Mudd College: Norman F. Sprague Center (240 E Platt Blvd)| Get Directions |
| Pacific Basin Institute | Pomona College: Hahn Hall (420 N. Harvard Ave) | Get Directions |
| Annex | Request through Resource Sharing |
Request Assistance
If you are unable to locate your item, please visit the Main Services Desk or call (909) 621-8150.