When you enter the details of the item that you want on the catalogue it will display a call number or code that tells you where the item is shelved.
The call number will usually look something like these examples:
TK 2380.45 GAR
306.47 GEL
B OCEAN (Physical) Kna
Although the codes look different, they work in much the same way: the combinations of letters and numbers gives a location based on the subject content of the item. The items are arranged on the shelves using the call numbers.
The library floor plan will show you where items with particular call numbers are stored
Go to the library catalogue and search by title, author, or keywords.
Is the book out on loan or at another site? - Place a hold
Is the book not held by the library at all? - Use the Inter library loan service to borrow it from another library
Recommend a book? - Contact your Academic Engagement Librarian if you would like to recommend a book we should buy for the library.
The Encyclopedia of Life Sciences features over 5,000 specially commissioned, peer-reviewed and citeable articles in the life sciences and is an essential resource for students.
To connect to library resources such as databases and journals you will need to use the University’s VPN service called Globalprotect. Advice on how to set your connection up can be found on the iSolutions page How do I set up VPN on my device?
The Hartley Library uses the Library of Congress classification scheme for most subjects: find key locations for biological subjects below.
Subject | Call Number |
Biochemistry | QU |
Biology, Applied | S - SK |
Biology, General | QH 308 - 705 |
Biophysics | QT 501 - 621 |
Biotechnology | TP 247 - 248 |
Botany |
QK |
Cell Biology |
QH 581 - 656 |
Ecology |
QH 540 - 557 |
Evolution |
QH 366 - 377 |
Genetics |
QH 401 - 447 |
Microbiology |
QW 1 - 300 |
Molecular Biology |
QT 523 |
Pharmacology |
QV |
Physical Biochemistry |
QT 601 |
Physiology, General |
QT |
Physiology, Animal |
QP |
Physiology, Plant |
QK 711 - 938 |
Statistics, Biomedical |
QH 283 |
Zoology |
QL |