LibGuides: Biological Sciences: Books

Finding books at the UI Library

Search for books and ebooks using the library catalog.

Books are located on the 4th (A-G), 3rd (H-S), and 2nd (T-Z) floors organized by the Library of Congress Classification system.

Call Number Areas to Browse in Biological Sciences:

Description	Call # Areas
General Biology, Natural History	QH
Evolution	QH359-425
Genetics	QH426-470
Reproduction	QH471-489
Ecology	QH540-549.5
Cytology	QH573-671
Botany	QK
Zoology	QL
Invertebrates	QL360-599
Insects	QL461-599
Chordates. Vertebrates	QL605-739
Fishes	QL614-639.8
Reptiles and Amphibians	QL640-669.3
Birds	QL671-699
Mammals	QL700-739
Animal behavior	QL750-795
Anatomy	QL801-950.9
Embryology	QL951-991
Human anatomy	QM
Microbiology	QR
Physiology	QP

Biological Sciences E-books

The UI Library now provides access to many eBooks in the Biological Sciences, which you can find by searching the library catalog or using the links below.

Methods in Enzymology
Online access available for volumes from 2000 to the present. Earlier volumes are available in print in the UI Library Main Stacks at call number: QP601.C648
Springer Biomedical and Life Sciences E-Book Collection:
SpringerLink offers an integrated full-text database for e-books published by Springer in 2012.
E-books on EbscoHost:
Provdes access to over 14,000 e-books on a wide range of topics.

Safari: O'Reilly's Learning Platform for Higher Education – Safari Books Online
Safari provides access to leading titles in business, technology, communications, management, design, marketing, leadership, sales, and operations. Content includes thousands of books, videos, expert-curated courses, and interactive learning environments.

⚫ Multiple modes—books, video, case studies, learning paths and other media—serving students at all levels of proficiency
⚫ Unlimited multi-user access for all UI-affiliated users
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How do I Use Interlibrary Loan?

If you need a book that's not available at the UI Library, use the library's free Interlibrary Loan service to request it.

You can also request articles and other research materials through Interlibrary Loan.

Locate the book you would like to request using the library catalog
If the book is not available, or checked out in UI and Summit, click on Request Item.
Enter your user name (the barcode located on the back of your Vandal Card) and password (self selected during ILL registration)
Verify book request to make sure all necessary fields are complete, and submit
A record of the request should appear on your ILL account page

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