STEM Scholars Program (High School): Finding Books

Look for books and videos in Dugan Library!

• Biology
• Microbiology
• Biomedicine
• Genetic engineering
• Bioethics
• Angiosperms
• Chemistry
• Molecular orbitals
• Physical organic chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Synthesis
• Organic compounds
• Spectrum analysis
• Force and energy
• Physics
• Algebra
• Number Theory
• Algorithms
• Mathematical Constants
• Nonlinear Theories
• Spherical Trigonometry

• Use a ‘browse’ search to a specific title or author
• Keyword searches are a great way to start
• It’s always a good idea to physically browse a subject area and look at the books
• The majority of the library books are in the general collection, but we have many special collections (Cardinal Newman Collection, Reference, Juvenile, Thesis, Videos and more)
• Special collections are shelved separately from the general collection
• If you can’t find a book on the shelf, be sure to ask a library worker for help!

Q is the call number range for science and mathematics

• QA--Mathematics
  • QA 150-272.5--Algebra
  • QA 273-280--Probabilities; Mathematical Statistics
  • QA 303--Calculus
  • QA 440-699--Geometry; Trigonometry; Topology
• QB--Astronomy
• QC--Physics
• QD--Chemistry
  • QD 71-142--Analytical
  • QD 146-197--Inorganic
  • QD 241-441--Organic
  • QD 450-801--Physical & Theoretical
• QH--Natural history & Biology
• QM--Human anatomy
• QR--Microbiology

These books are located on the 2nd floor of the library!

Once you find a book you're interested in, be sure to examine the books nearby.  You might find something valuable that didn't turn up in your catalog search!