Geography and Environmental Science: Books, Dissertations & Theses

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.

Find out more about borrowing books from our library guide.

Includes information about:

• how many books you can borrow
• how long you can borrow the book

University of Southampton PhD/ MPhil theses

• many doctoral level theses are now also available online from ePrints Soton
• there are more details about finding theses available

University of Southampton Undergraduate / Masters dissertations

• a limited number of undergraduate dissertations are held on Blackboard under the Research Project module code
• for Masters and further examples of undergraduate dissertations students should ask enquire at the Faculty Office or discuss with their supervisor