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