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Call Numbers Demystified

Call numbers help you locate items in the library. You will always find related books shelved together so understanding call numbers can help you find many resources on the shelves.

Still confused about call numbers? Our guide may help!

Call number ranges for subject

Call number ranges for Physics, Applied Science & Astronomy are:

Books are shelved by call number:
QC 1 - QC 999   Physics

QB 1 - QB 991  Astronomy

QB 460 - QB 466 Astrophysics

QC 170 - QC 197 Atomic Physics
QC 801 - QC 809 Geophysics, Cosmic Physics

Subject Headings in Physics, Astronomy

You can find books about Physics through our Library Catalogue by searching under the following subject heading:

  • Physics

or use a narrower term:

  • Electricity
  • Force and energy
  • Geophysics
  • Magnetism
  • Matter
  • Mechanics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Quantum Theory
  • Thermodynamics

You can find books about Astronomy through our Library Catalogue by searching under the following subject heading:

  • Astronomy
  • Space Sciences

or use a narrow term:

  • Astrophysics
  • Cosmology
  • Galaxies