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Sol Cátala-Valentín

Research and Instruction Resident Librarian
Grinnell College

Sol Cátala-Valentín (she/her) is a librarian and instructional designer committed to learner-centered and inclusive design in English and Spanish. At Grinnell College, she supports research and critical inquiry through library instruction and one-on-one consultations. Her work explores digital humanities, microlearning, and gamification, informed by Universal Design for Learning.

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2 months 1 week

Resources Contributed

¿Dónde vive este libro?: Recursos para enseñar el sistema de Clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso.
La infografía “¿Dónde vive este libro? ¡Descifra la dirección!” presenta el sistema de Clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso (LCC) de manera breve, comparándolo con la analogía de una dirección postal. Este recurso explica cada parte del número de clasificación de manera visual y provee instrucciones concisas sobre cómo encontrar materiales impresos en la biblioteca. El recurso está disponible en PDF, PNG y como plantilla editable en Canva, por lo que puede usarse como hoja informativa o…
Where Does This Book Live?: Resources for Teaching the Library of Congress Classification System
The “Where Does This Book Live?” infographic introduces students to the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system through a home‑address analogy. It breaks down the components of a call number and provides step‑by‑step guidance for locating printed materials in the library stacks. The resource is available as a PDF, PNG, and editable Canva template, making it suitable for use as a handout or as part of a 9:16 presentation slide. A companion mini‑presentation offers five practical, student…