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Mathematics

Books @ Xavier

Calculus

A collection of books from our catalog on calculus topics (general calculus). Be sure to add an additional limiter to the subject to find more detailed books (e.g., limits).

Statistics

A collection of books from our catalog on stats. Be sure to add an additional limiter to the subject to find more detailed books (e.g., multivariate statistics).

Geometry

A collection of books from our catalog on algorithms and algorithmic literacy. Be sure to add an additional limiter to the subject to find more detailed books (e.g., euclidean proofs).

Topology

A collection of books from our catalog on topology.

Finite Mathematics

A collection of books from our catalog on finite math

Differential Equations

A collection of books from our catalog on differential equations

Real Analysis

A collection of books from our catalog on real analysis

Books @ Xavier (Continued)

How to find Books

The library has books available both online (eBooks) and in print. You can search Alma for both types by entering your keywords and selecting "Book/eBook" under "Content Type" in the filter pane. 

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Where to get Books

  • eBooks are linked from the record in the library's catalog
  • Print books are located on the upper floors of the library and are arranged by call number (ex. HQ535 .C416 2010)

About Call Numbers

Books at the library are arranged according to the Library of Congress call number system. A "call number" is like an address for the book that tells you the location on the shelf in relation to other books. They are arranged alphabetically and numerically, and grouped by subject class and subclass. Books on Computer Science have call numbers starting with QA 75 and ending with QA 76.9.

This table explains the parts of the example call number QC721 .L36 1954

Call Number Portion Meaning
QC 721 Q is the general Science section of books. QC represents the subsection that focuses on topics in physics, and 721 represents the subtopic of electricity
.L36 Represents words, names, or subjects; unique to each book; number read as decimal: 36
1954 The year the book was published

Understanding how books are arranged in a library can help you independently find a book, but if you can't find what you need ask us for help. 

Call Numbers for Mathematics and Statistics

The Q Section is located on the Third Floor of the University Library

LC Call Numbers Description
QA1 → 43 General
QH47 → 59 Tables
QH71 → 90 Instruments & Machines
QA101 → 45 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