Each book in the library has a unique call number. A call number is like an address: it tells us where the book is located in the library.
Call numbers appear ... on the spines of books ... and ... in the online catalog
Spiva Library uses Library of Congress Classification (LC) for call numbers. This system uses a combination of letters and numbers to arrange materials by subjects.
To determine the LC call number of a specific book one must search the Spiva Library Catalog, which can be found on the library homepage.
MOBIUS Catalog - allows you to search for and request books from 60+ Missouri Libraries. Typical delivery time is 3-5 business days after receipt of request. This is a FREE service for all current MSSU students, faculty & staff. Community patrons are charged a fee.
WorldCat - connects you to the collections of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.
If we don't own a copy of a book you need,
we can borrow a copy from another library for you
with a service called Interlibrary Loan.
Read call numbers line by line
Google Books searches the full-text of books. It is great for narrow topics because it lets you search within the text of books--you can see the table of contents, index or a portion of the contents of the book. You can then locate the book in a nearby library.
Poole's Index to Periodical Literature, 1882 - 1906
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, 1890 -
Historical Statistics of the States of the United States by 
ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States 2013
Documents of American History by 
Milestone documents in African American history : exploring the essential primary sources by 
Milestone documents in world history by 
Milestone documents of American leaders : exploring the primary sources of notable Americans by 
The Progressive era : primary documents on events from 1890 to 1914 by 
The Revolutionary era : primary documents on events from 1776 to 1800 by Community patrons must be in the library to view. Off-campus access is only available to current MSSU students, faculty and staff via their Missouri Southern Username and Password.
Affirmative Action and Racial Preference : A Debate
Government, Politics, and Protest: Essential Primary Sources
Library of Victorian Studies : Reformers, Patrons and Philanthropists : The Cowper-temples and High Politics in Victorian England by 
The Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court DecisionsThis site is maintained by the librarians of George A. Spiva Library.
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