LibGuides: Plant Science: Books

Floor Maps

To find library items

Accessing Ebooks

Ebooks can be accessed through our library catalog . For more information about Ebooks, including how to download them, please visit our ebook LibGuide.

Some ebook packages will require downloading Adobe Digital Editions (free computer download) or the Bluefire App (fire mobile phone app in the iTunes store or the Android Store).

Search the Library Catalog

Tips for Searching the Library Catalog:

Choose the search scope by selecting either UI + Summit + Articles (all materials); UI + Summit (items owned by UI and member libraries); or UI Library Only (items owned only by the UI Library).
Limiting your search: Start with a basic search and once you find a book that seems to be about your topic, you can use the format and/or other options located on the left to further narrow your search.
On the Advanced Search page, the year, language, and location (to name a few options) of items can be limited.
Subject headings can be a great way to narrow in on your topic.

Plant Science: Subject Structure

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

Call Number Areas to Browse

Description	Call #
Botany	QK
Plant Anatomy	QK640-707
Plant Physiology	QK710-899
Soil Science	S591-599.9
Plant Culture	SB1-998
Specialized Methods	SB109.7-111
Irrigation Farming	SB112
Seeds. Seed Technology	SB113.2-118.46
Food Crops	SB175-177
Field Crops Agricultural meteorology. Crops & climate	SB183-317 S600-S600.7

How do I Request a Book?

Locate your book by searching our library catalog
To view availability, click on Find it, and then Request (if the item is not available in our library).
Enter your user id and password.
Verify that your request is complete and submit
You will be notified when your book has arrived