Geosciences Research Guide
Library Catalogs

Library Catalogs

UMass Amherst Library Catalog
Search for books, journals, and other materials by author, title, subject, keyword, call number, journal title, etc. For materials on a specific subject, select Keywords anywhere or Subject keywords from the dropdown menu, and enter you search terms in the box. The Library of Congress Subject Headings (Z695.L695+) located near the Reference Desk suggests search terms (subject headings). Some examples of relevant subject headings in geosciences follow.

Other Library Catalogs
To expand your research to other libraries, try the following catalogs. Ways to obtain materials not owned by UMass Amherst Libraries.

Virtual Catalog Search the Library Catalogs of many academic and public libraries in New England.

WorldCat (UMass Amherst students, faculty, and affiliates enter their OIT account username and password for off-campus access)
Search the catalogs of thousands of libraries around the world.

CW/MARS Catalog
Contains records for the materials of participating public, academic, school, regional, and special libraries in Central and Western Massachusetts.

Find Library Materials by Call Number

The Library Catalog provides a call number and location for each item. The call number consists of an alphanumeric string based on the Library of Congress classification system. View an example of how to read a call number. Materials on geosciences reside primarily in the following call number areas.

You can browse titles in a call number range by entering the beginning letter(s) followed by the first number (e.g., QE 640) in the search box and selecting "Call number" from the dropdown box.

G 1000-3999 -- Maps and atlases
GB 400-649 -- Geomorphology
GB 651-2598 -- Hydrology
QC 800-849 -- Geophysics
QE 1-350.62 -- Geology, general including geographical divisions
QE 351-399.2 -- Mineralogy
QE 420-499 -- Petrology
QE 500-639.5 -- Dynamic and structural geology
QE 521-545 -- Volcanoes and earthquakes
QE 601-613.5 -- Structural geology
QE 640-699 -- Stratigraphy
QE 701 -- Paleontology
TA 705-710 -- Engineering geology
TN -- Mining engineering. Metallurgy

These call number areas are located in the Integrated Sciences and Engineering Library and on Floors 18 (G) and 23 (Q) in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library. Check the Library Catalog for location.