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About books and e-books

Why use books?

Textbooks provide a thorough overview of a topic. There are a number of advantages to using them:

  • the content is usually well-researched
  • they are proof-read and edited to ensure accuracy
  • they provide references to other sources

It takes quite a long time for a book to be published so they don't always contain the most cutting edge research. They do often contain information to help you understand a concept though and are a good place to start your research.


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Use the Library website to search for books and ebooks:

Shelfmarks - maths books

Try browsing the shelves for books on a particular topic.

Books on mathematics are mainly shelved between 510 and 520 on the first floor of the University Library at:

Shelfmark Subject
511 General principles
including Graph theory, Combinatorics, Mathematical models
512 Algebra
including Group theory, Linear algebra, Number theory
513 Arithmetic
514 Topology
515 Analysis
including Sequences, Series, Functional and Complex analysis
515.3 - 4 Calculus
516 Geometry
519 Probability and Statistics
Related
003.54 Information and coding theory
005 Programming

Shelfmarks - physics books

Try browsing the shelves for books on a particular topic.

Books on physics are mainly shelved between 530 and 540 on the second floor of the University Library at:

Shelfmark Subject
530.1 Mathematical physics
including Relativity, Quantum mechanics, Field and wave theories
531 - 533 Classical, fluid and gas mechanics
including Statics, Dynamics, Energy, Vacuums
534 Sound vibrations
535 Light, infrared and ultraviolet
including Optics, Transmission and dispersion, Colour
536 Heat
including Radiation, Temperature and Entropy
537 Electricity and electronics
538 Magnetism
539 Modern physics
including Molecular structure, Radiation and molecular physics
539.7 Atomic and nuclear physics
Related
541 Physical chemistry
520-525 Astronomy and planetary science

Core Text for Mathematics and Physics

Most modules will have a reading list with details of any core reading you will need. In most cases these will be available via Blackboard and our reading lists.


Reading lists

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When a book isn't available

Occasionally a book won't be available in the Library. If it's listed on the library website then you can reserve it but if not then we can try and get a copy for you:

Inter-library loans

If you need to use something once, or if it's a very specialist resource or a very expensive title, then request a book using our inter-library loan service: