Podcasts @ Cabell Library

When you find an item of in the VCU Libraries catalog, you will notice in the record that there is a Location/Call Number field. The location codes will tell you where the item is located within Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus or Tompkins-McCaw Library on the medical campus. Common location codes for Cabell Library are covered in this podcast.

Understanding Location Codes: Download MP3 file

Update: As mentioned in the podcast, you can request items from Compact Storage by filling out the item request form (under the Forms tab on the main library Web page). You can now also request items from compact shelving by filling out a form available at the circulation desk.

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Once you find a book of interest in the VCU Libraries Catalog, check to make sure it's available by clicking on the "Is this item available?" link and then note the Call Number. This podcast explains how to read the Call Number. Remember: Call Numbers begining with the letters A through M are located on the 3rd floor of Cabell Library, while Call Numbers beginning with the letters N through Z are located on the 4th floor.

Reading a Call Number: Download MP3 file

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Podcasts @ Cabell Library is intended to help you locate and make the best use of library resources and services. To that end, please contact us if you have an idea for a podcast that would make a useful addition to this resource or if you have suggestions for improvement. You may contact Cabell librarians Jill Stover or Bettina Phifer with your ideas. We appreciate your feedback!

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Podcasts are audio or video files that are distributed using RSS feeds. The term “podcasts” is a bit misleading, because you do not need an iPod to listen to them. You can listen to any of the audio files from Podcasts @ Cabell Library on your computer by clicking on the links in the posts. To receive regular updates or to listen to them on your MP3 player, you should subscribe to the podcast’s RSS feed in your podcatcher (such as iTunes) or other aggregator. The RSS feed for Podcasts @ Cabell Library is http://blog.vcu.edu/cabellpodcasts/.

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