A Call Number by any other Name . . .

Pressmark? Or what about shelfmark?  They sound old-fashioned, bringing mental images of cupboards ("presses") and shelves where books are stored.  "Call number" isn't just a modern term; it has geographical implications, too:  the OED cites it as "orig. U.S." and it still seems more common in the United States, while in Great Britain these magical […]

Read More…