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Reference Basics

The following lists are not comprehensive.  Check the OU Libraries Catalog (search box in left column) for more options using your desired keywords.  For general books containing definitions of terms or overviews of a subject, search for your keywords plus "encyclopedia" or "dictionary".  You may also schedule an appointment to consult with your subject librarian.

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Biology books are located in Bizzell Memorial Library in the following call number locations.

Library of Congress Call Numbers

QH - Natural History / Biology

  • QH 1-278  Natural History
  • QH 301-705  Biology General
  • QH 426-470  Genetics
  • QH 471-489  Reproduction
  • QH 540-549  Ecology
  • QH 573-671  Cell Biology

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Academic Research and Critical Thinking

General communication

Popular Treatments of Evolution

These popular treatments should not be cited as primary or scholarly sources, but can be a great place to get inspiration, a general understanding of a topic, or find additional references.

Popular Treatments of Biology

These popular treatments should not be cited as primary or scholarly sources, but can be a great place to get inspiration, a general understanding of a topic, or find additional references.

Popular Treatments of Microbiology and Plant Biology

These popular treatments should not be cited as primary or scholarly sources, but can be a great place to get inspiration, a general understanding of a topic, or find additional references.