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The Math Library has Moved to the Downtown Campus Library

As of June 18, 2008, the Math Library has been moved to the Downtown Campus Library.  All books and journals have been integrated into the collection  in Library of Congress call number order. Most of the math materials fall under the Library of Congress call numbers beginning with the letter QA. In the Downtown Campus Library, the QAs are on the 6th floor. There are maps of the 6th floor beside the elevator or you can pick one up at a service desk.

The Book Collection

Here is a further breakdown of the Classification system to help you browse the books by call number:


Mathematics Call Numbers: Subclass QA

QA1-939

Mathematics

QA1-43

General

QA47-59

Tables

QA101-(145)

Elementary mathematics. Arithmetic

QA150-272.5

Algebra

QA273-280

Probabilities. Mathematical statistics

QA299.6-433

Analysis

QA440-699

Geometry. Trigonometry. Topology

QA801-939

Analytic mechanics

The Journal Collection

Bound volumes, 1994 to the present, are shelved on the second floor by call number.  Current issues of journals are shelved by call number in the current periodical reading area on the second floor.  Additional periodical holdings are at the Libraries’ Depository.  Please search MoutainLynx by journal title. 

Questions

If you have any questions about the move, please contact Hilary Fredette, Head, Access Services (304) 293-0318 or Hilary.Fredette@mail.wvu.edu.  In addition, Ginger Larew will continue to be available to help you with specific collection and information needs.  Ginger’s office is in the Reference Department. You can reach the Reference Desk and ask for her at (304) 293-3640. 

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