Ever wondered why our library shelving staff are rarely asked to help find books in Class Z?

The other day, one of our shelving staff members came up with a curious question:

“Does anyone actually borrow books in Class Z? I keep shelving them, but I hardly ever get a request to help someone find one!”

Well… yes, people definitely borrow them!

So why are our shelving staff rarely called to help users find books in this section?

The secret is simple: most people looking for Class Z books are already information-searching pros!

Class Z covers topics such as Bibliography, Library Science, and Information Resources. Naturally, many users heading straight to these shelves already have strong information-literacy and searching skills.

They check the book’s Call Number, head straight to the right shelf, and pick it up themselves—no compass needed!

So, if you ever notice our shelving staff looking a little lonely around the Class Z shelves…

Now you know why!

Because sometimes, the best searchers don’t need to ask for directions.