The library catalog gives locations and call numbers for materials. If the location is Cooper Library, use the first letter of the call number to determine the floor where the item is shelved (see the chart below). For an explanation of how call numbers work, see Understanding Library of Congress Call Numbers.

If material is in a special location, check the location chart below.

Some materials are in special areas of Cooper Library or other campus libraries. The chart below lists the locations you will see in the catalog.

LOCATION	BUILDING
Architecture Library	112 Lee Hall
Architecture Library Media Resources Center	112 Lee Hall
Architecture Library (Reference)	112 Lee Hall
Chemistry Reading Room	205 Hunter Chemistry Building
Children's/Young Adult	Cooper Library, 3rd Floor
Cooper Library	Cooper Library
Cooper Library (Reference)	Reference Collection, Cooper Library, 4th Floor
Federal Documents	Government Documents, Cooper Library, 3rd Floor
Popular Reading	Cooper Library, 4th Floor
Reference Table 2	Reference Area, Cooper Library, 4th Floor
Reserves and Media	Cooper Library, 2nd Floor
Special Collections	Special Collections, Strom Thurmond Institute
S.C. State Documents	Government Documents, Cooper Library, 3rd Floor

If you have trouble locating material in the library, ask for assistance at the Circulation or Reference Desk.