How to Find a Book in the Stacks
- In the Books & Media Catalog, there is a clickable pin icon next to the library location that when clicked will display information about where an item is located
- The letters and/or numbers displayed below the library location are the call number, which can be used to find the item on a bookshelf in the stacks
See our video explaining how to use a call number from the Books & Media Catalog to find a book located in the stacks.
Major locations for materials held by Duke University Libraries
| Library / Location | Where Is It? / How Do I Find It? |
|---|---|
| Divinity School Library | Guide to Divinity Library Stacks |
| Duke Kunshan University Library | Find Item Locations 8 Duke Avenue Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China 215316 |
| Ford Library, Fuqua School of Business | Guide to Ford Library Stacks |
| Goodson Law Library | Maps & Locations |
| Library Service Center | How to request material from the Library Service Center |
| Lilly Library | Guide to Lilly Library Stacks |
| Marine Lab Library | Directions 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516-9721 |
| Medical Center Library | Guide to Medical Center Library Stacks |
| Music Library | Guide to Music Library Stacks |
| Perkins and Bostock Libraries | Guide to Perkins and Bostock Libraries Stacks |
| Rubenstein Library | How to request material for use in the Reading Room |
| University Archives | How to request material for use in the Reading Room |