History
Using our print collection
Our Library Induction guide covers:
- how to search Primo for books
- how to borrow & return books
- how to renew books on loan
- how to request a book that someone else already has out on loan
- overdue charges
And in addition gives access to much more information, including IT and WiFi information, printing etc.
Key Locations of Print Books
Books for History may be found in various parts of the library and are classified according to Dewey. See the Dewey tutorial
Histories of specific subjects (e.g. Education, Science, Sport, etc.) will be filed alongside their main subject area.
This is not an exhaustive list. Use Primo to find all books on a topic.
| Subject | Library Level | Shelfmark |
|---|---|---|
| History of Christianity | 2 | 270 |
| Politics & Government | 2 | 320 |
| Slavery & Emancipation | 2 | 326 |
| International Relations | 2 | 327 |
| Museums | 0 | 708 |
| General History | 0 | 900 - 909 |
|
0 | 901 |
| Biography | 0 | 920 - 929 |
| Ancient History | 0 | 930 - 939 |
| European History | 0 | 940 - 949 |
|
0 | 941 - 942 |
|
0 | 943 |
|
0 | 944 |
|
0 | 945 |
|
0 | 946 |
|
0 | 947 |
| History of Asia | 0 | 950 - 959 |
|
0 | 951 |
|
0 | 952 |
|
0 | 954 |
| History of Africa | 0 | 970 - 979 |
| History of North America | 0 | 970 - 979 |
|
0 | 973 - 979 |
| History of South America | 0 | 980 - 989 |
| History of Other Areas | 0 | 990 - 999 |