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Biology

Information resources, tools, and links to help you research Biology and related topics.

Oxy OneSearch

Oxy's library catalog is called OneSearch. OneSearch searches not only the books that we have in the library, but also searches more generally. Depending on the filters you use, OneSearch will also show you articles from databases that Oxy subscribes to and to books that we don't own. Make sure you are logged into your library account to get the most out of OneSearch.  If you need more help with OneSearch, then take a look at the OneSearch Guide or ask a librarian! 

Wander the Bookshelves

The Occidental College Library uses the Library of Congress (LC) classification system to organize physical books by call numbers in the library book tiers.  The tiers are found by turning left when you enter the main floor of the library or ask the information desk! 

Call number areas that include materials relevant to Biology include the following:

QH 1-278.5 Natural History, Generally

Tier 5

QH 301-705 Biology, Generally

Tier 5

QK Botany

Tier 5

QL Zoology

Tier 5

QM Human anatomy

Tier 5

QP Physiology

Tier 5

QR Microbiology

Tier 5

R Medicine, General

Tier 5