To browse books on subjects in mathematics, use the links below to go to the page in the catalog on which a subclass begins. Due to restrictions on linking to a range of different call numbers in the Classic Catalog, you may have to scroll down to find the first book on a given subject.
WashU Libraries uses the Library of Congress Classification System (LC) to group books according to subject on library shelves. Each book has a unique call number, which acts as the book's address - it tells you exactly where to find the book on the shelf.
Most books in Mathematics (QA) will be found on Level B of the Olin Library.
LC call numbers divide books into classes, subclasses, topics, and subtopics.
For example, Fermat's enigma : the epic quest to solve the world's greatest mathematical problem by Simon Singh has the call number: QA244 .S55 1997.
On the book spine, the call number would appear like this:
QA
244
.S55
1997
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is the class and subclass. Q is Science and QA is Mathematics.
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| 244 |
is the classification number for the subject. 244 is Higher congruences, residues. Fermat's Theorem.
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| .S55 |
is a combination of letters and numbers that usually represents the author or publisher's name.
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| 1997 |
is the year of publication, and identifies separate editions of a text.
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