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Math, Physics & Astronomy

Finding Books

In Thorndike Library

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Search Tip:  Remember to use quotes when searching words as a phrase.  Using the truncation symbol * broadens your results (ex:  a search on math* yields results that include the words mathmathematics, and  mathematicians).


Beyond Thorndike . . .

Search these catalogs to find books in libraries beyond Thorndike.  We can get most books for you via interlibrary loan, often within just a few days.  Email us the book(s) you need at:  ill@coa.edu

Browse Our Library Shelves

Each library book is shelved according to its call number, based on the  Library of Congress classification system. The call number is located on the spine of the book. Browse our library shelves for these call numbers to find books related to math, physics, and astronomy.

QA  Mathematics

QB  Astronomy

QC  Physics