If you can visit the library in person, shelf-browsing is an excellent way to find books on your topic. Below is a basic guide to Library of Congress classification for environmental conservation.
GF – Human ecology.
QH - Natural history - Biology
301-705.5.....Biology (General)
426-470.........Genetics
540-549.5.....Ecology
QK - Botany
QL - Zoology
QR - Microbiology
100-130..Microbial ecology
171.........Microorganisms in the animal body
S – Agriculture (General)
SB – Horticulture. Plant propagation. Plant breeding
SD – Forestry. Arboriculture. Silviculture
SF – Animal husbandry. Animal science
To find a print book, first find the book's location and call number by searching for the title on our website. Most of our print books are located on the 3rd floor of the Stratton Taylor Library (STL), but you may also see books located on the 2nd floor and in the Pryor Stacks.
If you have trouble locating a book, ask for help at the front desk.