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Health Sciences

Finding books

You can search for books (both physical and electronic) using Library search on the Library website, either by using the general library search, or specifically Books & Media.

The library website also has information on how to find books, under How to Use the Library and Find ebooks.

Print books

The physical library collection is divided into several areas, each area serving a different aspect of study and research.

The Main Collection items are those books that students and staff can take out and reserve.

The High Demand (Short Term Loan) items are those books that may only be used in the library, and that are issued for only two hours at a time. (These items have a  D  in front of their Call Number).

Reference items are those books that may only be used in the library, and cannot be taken out. (These items have a  R  in front of their Call Number).

Finally the Journals (Serials) are almost all electronic and found through the Library Catalogue, but for a few older titles may be found on the shelves. These are also only used in the library, and cannot be issued. (They have a  S  in front of their Call Number).

Browsing the shelves

Many books on Health are found in the North or South Campus libraries. Some useful topics can be found on the shelves at the following Call Numbers:

Tip:  

You may find hundreds of books on the shelves at these call numbers. If you have a more specific topic or a particular book in mind, use Library Search (Books & Media) before going to the shelves.

  • Anatomy (Humans)   - 611
  • Health Problems and Services   - 362
  • Human Behavior - Psychology   - 150
  • Human Behavior - Social Psychology   - 302
  • Kinesiology   - 613.7
  • Medical Care - Law and legislation   - 344.93041
  • Medical Ethics   - 174.2
  • Mental Health   - 362.2 & 616.89
  • Midwifery - 612 & 618
  • Nursing - 610-618
  • Occupational Therapy   - 615.8515
  • Pharmacology   - 615
  • Physiology (Humans)   - 612
  • Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy)   - 615.82
  • Podiatry   - 617.585
  • Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology   - 616.89
  • Psychology   - 150
  • Rehabilitation   - 362.4 & 615.8