Most materials in the Mathematics Library are located in the
bookstacks, which are open to everyone. The entrance to the stacks is located behind the
circulation desk (
Map A-2). Books and bound journals are inter-shelved and are
arranged in call number order starting in the NE corner of the upper level. See the
book stacks map for how materials are organized on the floors.
For security reasons, you must leave briefcases, backpacks, etc. on the shelves near the
clock before entering the stacks. Study carrels are available on all levels of the Library
bookstacks.
The Boneyard Book, a collection of problems posed by users of the Mathematics Library, is
kept on the New Journal Shelf (
Map A-4).
Call numbers
The Mathematics Library uses the
Dewey Decimal system. The
classification number for most mathematics titles is in the range 510-519.
A few volumes in Chinese or Japanese located in the Mathematics Library have the
Library of Congress class
number for mathematics; these start with "QA".
Course Reserves
Reserve materials are located behind the circulation desk and must be
requested. Go to the
Course Reserves page for details.
When You Can't Find a Title in the Stacks
Ask us for help! Or you may want to double-check the location listed for the item in the
UIUC Online Catalog. Journal locations may also be verified using the
rolodex or flip file at the right end of the Mathematics
Library circulation desk. Some mathematical books and journals may be found in the following
locations:
Requesting materials from other institutions
If you are looking for a title that is not found in the University of Illinois Library
collection, you could request the item from other institutions. [
details]
Recall
If all available copies of a book are being circulated, both at UIUC and other
I-Share libraries, library staff will initiate the recall of a library book for use by another
patron. [
details]
