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2. Choose the search option you need (Keyword, Author, Title, etc.). Click Search
3. Browse the list of results (if there is more than one result) and click one of the underlined links to go to the item.
4. Write down the Location & Call Number
   1. Books A - E: 1st floor South
   2. Books F - PN: 2nd floor North
   3. Books PQ - Z: 3rd floor North
   4. Reference books: 1st floor South
   5. EMC: 1st floor North
   6. Government Documents: 3rd floor South
   7. Archives: 3rd floor South

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