GMIT Library Catalogue

Welcome to the subject guide for Science

This page is a starting point for GMIT students interested in, or studying science subjects. It is basically a web site that provides access to a number of sources of information and services targeted towards science.

Subject Librarian: Catherine McTigue ext. 2783

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

003-006

400-499

510-519

520-529

530-539

540-549

550-559

560-569

570-579

580-589

590-599

610-619

Computer science and systems

Languages

Mathematics

Astronomy

Physics

Chemistry

Earth sciences (Geology)

Fossils and prehistoric life

Life sciences (Biology)

Plants (Botany)

Animals (Zoology)

Medicine (Includes Pharmacology)

535

547

572

612

639

660

Optics

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Human physiology

Aquaculture

Chemical Engineering

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.