Card Catalogue

1. What is the main purpose of a card catalog?

• To store library cards.

• To decorate the library.

• To play games.

• To help you find books and other materials.

1. Which of these is NOT a type of card you would find in a card catalog?

• Title card

• Author card

• Pizza card

• Subject card

If you know the author's name, which card would you use to find their book?

• Subject card

• Author card

• Call number card

• Title card

Where on the card can you find the book's call number?

• In the top right corner.

• In the middle of the card.

• In the bottom left corner.

• On the back of the card.

What does a call number help you do?

• Check out the book.

• Find the book on the shelf.

• Return the book.

• Reserve the book.

True or False: Card catalogs are still the primary way to find books in modern libraries.

• True

• False

True or False: The cards in a card catalog are arranged alphabetically.

• True

• False

True or False: A subject card tells you what the book is about.

• False

• True

True or False: You can find e-books listed in a physical card catalog.

• True

• False

True or False: All the cards for one book will have the same call number.

• True

• False