Books and ebooks can be found on Library Search. You can search by author, title or keyword to find books, articles and other resources. Books are available in digital or print form, with some available as both. The search result for a book or eBook will show a link to the eBook (where available) or the details of the library that holds the book together with its classmark and availability.
Finding print books
Most of the print books for Earth Sciences are located in the Wills Memorial Library. You can also find useful material in other locations for example:
Each book is assigned a classmark. You will find the location and classmark for each book on Library Search. For example, when you search for the book Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record by Mike Benton, the classmark will show as: Oversize QE721.2.E85 BEN (note that the Oversize collection is located before the main run of books in the Wills Memorial Library - ask a member of staff if you need help).
Reading lists
You will obtain information about the books and other materials that you will need to read from your Resource List. If your course has an online Resource List, you will find a link in the Blackboard area for the unit.
If you feel that the collection is missing a key item you need then please let us know by filling in a 'Suggest a book purchase' form. Your recommendations are always welcome.
Finally, don't forget that you can use any of the Libraries and Study Spaces provided by Library Services.
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