General Collection
The General Collection comprises textbooks, reference titles such as encyclopaedia, dictionaries, study and travel guides, newspapers and equipment.
Location
The General Collection is housed on Levels 2 and 3 of the Academic Centre and holds an exciting array of books on a broad range of topics and subject areas.
How to access the Collection
It is accessible to users 24 hours a day for consultation and borrowing via the DIY checkout system. Items may be borrowed for two weeks and renewed if no one has placed a hold on the item.
Below is a helpful guide for locating books on particular subject areas within the collection.
Browse at the following Dewey call numbers or ask one of the Library staff at the information desk for assistance:
Dewey subject guide:
- Level 2:
-
Agriculture – 630
-
Anthropology – 599
-
Art & Architecture – 700
-
Biological Sciences – 570
-
Business – 330
-
Chemistry – 540
-
Communicable Diseases – 614
-
Computer Science – 000
-
Education – 370
-
Engineering & Technology – 620
-
Health Facilities, Nursing & History – 610
-
Health Professions & Public Health – 605
-
Journalism – 070
-
Language, Linguistics & Literature – 800
-
Law – 340
-
Mathematics – 510
-
Medicine – 610
-
Music – 780
-
Performing Arts – 790
-
Philosophy & Religion – 100, 200
-
Physics – 530
-
Physical Education & Recreation – 790
-
Physical Sciences – 500
-
Political Science – 320
-
Psychology – 150
-
Religion – 200
-
Sociology – 301
- Level 3:
-
History – 900