Finding Call Numbers for Books by Title
Using the UC Melvyl Catalog

http://melvyl.cdlib.org

1. In the Address/Location box, type http://melvyl.cdlib.org. Then press Enter.
   
   
   
   
2. Select one of the Title search options from the pull-down menu.
   
   
3. Type one or two words from the title of the book in the search box. For abbreviated titles, use the truncation symbol (*) as needed. Remember: You must have a minimum of three letters to truncate.
   
   
   
   
4. Note: To search by author and title, select the Author/Title search option from the pull-down menu and type the author’s last name and one or two words from the title in the search box.
   
   
   
   
5. Click .
   
   
6. Optional: You may also focus your search by selecting a specific library, format (books, journals, videorecordings, etc.), language, and/or year using the Optional Limits menus.
   
   
   
   
7. Click Full Record for each title of interest.
   
   
8. Click UC Los Angeles to see library location and call number.
   
   
   
   
9. Click Circ status to find out if the item is available in the library or if it is checked out.
   
   
10. Click Quit to end your current Melvyl Catalog session.
    
    
11. Use the stack directory to go to the appropriate stack level in the library.
    
    

    Note: If you do not find the volume on the shelf:

    • Check the book trucks waiting to be reshelved on the appropriate floor.
    • Check the UCLA Library Catalog to see if the volume is checked out or in a special location.
    • Ask the staff at the circulation desk to check the sorting area.
    • Check the book trucks waiting to be sorted on stack level 4.
    • If you have checked for the volume on two separate days, place a search for the material using the online search form at http://www.library.ucla.edu/services/osform.html.

Last updated: July 20, 2004