<h2>How Do I Locate an Item on the Shelf?<br /></h2> <p style="margin-left: 0.25in;" class="bodytext">To locate an item in the collection verify the following:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Status</strong>:&nbsp; To determine if the resource is available or checked out.</li> <li><strong>Location</strong>:&nbsp; For the collection location, access the <a href="/id0904f67a801f972a">Collections Directory</a> (e.g. Reference &ndash; 1<sup>st</sup> Floor).</li> <li><strong>Call Number</strong>:&nbsp; For the exact shelf location of an item.&nbsp; For additional information on this topic, consult the research guide <a href="/id0904f67a801fb0de">Understanding Call Numbers</a>.</li> </ul>