GMIT Library Catalogue

Welcome to the subject guide for Business

This page is designed to be a starting point for GMIT students interested in, or studying business. It provides access to a number of sources of information and services targeted towards business specifically.

Business Studies Subject Librarian: Maura Stephens ext. 2827

Books

Each book that GMIT library acquires is assigned a Dewey number that identifies its subject matter. This number can be found on the spine of the book. As Dewey is a numerical system the books are arranged on the shelves in numerical order. The following is an outline of the Dewey numbers that are relevant to business.

If we do not stock a book that is on your recommended reading list or you think we should have extra copies of core reading materials please let us know by filling out this form and we will do our best to acquire the items requested.

Broad Outline

Specific Numbers

330-339

340-349

350-359

380-389

400-499

650-659

Economics

Law

Public Administration

Commerce

Languages

Management

331

338.4791

651.7

657

658.3

658.8

Industrial Relations

Tourism

Communication

Accounting

Personnel Management

Marketing

001-499 and 700-999 are held on the Ground Floor / 500-699 are held on the First Floor

Summary of Collections
Desk Reserve	For use in the library for a maximum of three hours per patron. A fine of 50c per hour or part thereof is incurred if a book is not returned on time, items cannot be renewed.
General	Students can borrow these books for one week. Books can be renewed twice if they have not been requested by other patrons.
Government Publications	Materials in this section are for viewing in the library only. They are boxed according to their prearranged number within alphabetically labeled boxes.
Reference	Reference material is for viewing in the library only. You will find an array of language dictionaries, thesaurus and encyclopedias in this section.
Short Loan (1day loan)	Books that are in high demand can only be borrowed for 24 hours. These items cannot be renewed, items that are returned late incure a fine of 20c per hour or part thereof. Short loan books are shelved at Desk Reserve.