3. Which of the following sets of Library of Congress call numbers is in the correct order?
A. E88 G62 L166 1995, E88 G62 L45, E88 G62 D225, E88 G2512 S57 1998
B. E88 G2512 S57 1998, E88 G62 D225, E88 G62 L45, E88 G62 L166 1995
C. E88 G2512 S57 1998, E88 G62 D225, E88 G62 L166 1995, E88 G62 L45
D. E88 G62 D225, E88 G62 L166 1995, E88 G62 L45, E88 G2512 S57 1998
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To determine the correct order of the Library of Congress call numbers, you will need to understand how the call number system works.
The Library of Congress call number is a unique identifier assigned to each item in the library's collection. It consists of a combination of letters and numbers that help organize the materials by subject and author.
In this case, we have four call numbers: E88 G62 L166 1995, E88 G62 L45, E88 G62 D225, and E88 G2512 S57 1998.
The call numbers are typically arranged alphabetically and then numerically. Each section of the call number provides specific information. Let's break down each call number and analyze them in the options provided.
A. E88 G62 L166 1995, E88 G62 L45, E88 G62 D225, E88 G2512 S57 1998
B. E88 G2512 S57 1998, E88 G62 D225, E88 G62 L45, E88 G62 L166 1995
C. E88 G2512 S57 1998, E88 G62 D225, E88 G62 L166 1995, E88 G62 L45
D. E88 G62 D225, E88 G62 L166 1995, E88 G62 L45, E88 G2512 S57 1998
To compare the call numbers, focus on the letters first. In the options given, the letter E remains the same for all call numbers.
Next, look at the numbers after the letter E. In option A, option B, and option C, the number 88 is consistent, but option D has a different number (62).
For the next section, which starts with the letter G, we must compare the numbers. In option A, option B, and option C, the numbers are consistent (62). However, in option D, the number is again different (2512).
Continuing, we now compare the numbers after the letter G. In all options, the numbers remain consistent (62).
Finally, we reach the year sections. In option A, the years are 1995, blank, blank, and 1998. In option B, the years are blank, blank, blank, and 1995. In option C, the years are blank, blank, 1995, and blank. In option D, the years are blank, 1995, blank, and 1998.
Based on the analysis, we can conclude that option B is the correct order of call numbers because it maintains the consistent pattern of letters and numbers. The correct order is:
E88 G2512 S57 1998, E88 G62 D225, E88 G62 L45, E88 G62 L166 1995