stacks

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a set of shelves in a library that are positioned close together so that a lot of books can be stored on them:

What's the best way to find a book in the stacks?

My job was to replace books in the stacks.

The stacks are on floors 5-7 of the library.

A member of staff took us on a tour of the stacks.

Ask at the desk if you wish to see a book that is in the stacks.