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Locating Print Books

Searching for materials at Holy Family is easy! To locate books:
  1. On the Library page, click the Print Book icon.
  2. Enter a book title or group of words that describe your topic
  3. Once you find the item you need, click for more details and the item record will appear.
  4. Please note the item's location and call number to locate the item within the Library.
  5. Patrons can also place the item on "hold" which will hold the item for patrons to pick up at the front information desk at a later time.

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Locating eBooks

You can use the library catalog to search for eBooks as well.

Here are the step-by-step instructions. For visual guides please refer to the PDF attached below:

  1. Begin on the Library Website
  2. Click on the Library Catalog tab
  3. Search your book title (make sure to include as much of the full title as possible to find better results)
  4. Within the results look for your book that has the PDF icon listed.
  5. Select the PDF link and your book should display.
    • To save for future use/access, make sure to save the item's "permalink" (not the website URL)

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Browse by Subject

Books about Anatomy and Physiology are found in the QM and QP sections of the library.

  • Books in the library are arranged by call number.
  • A call number is a book's address on the shelf:
    QH581.2 .P65 2008
    • Since call numbers are determined by subject, books with similar topics are typically shelved together.

    Call Numbers: Medicine

    Below are some call number ranges that you can use to browse the library shelves.

    Don't forget the EBooks! To ensure you're finding everything we have available in all sections, search the Library Catalog. Need help? Just ask!

    QM - Human Anatomy

    QM1-511 - General

    QM531-549 - Regional Anatomy

    QM550-577.8 - Human and Comparative Histology

    QM601-695 - Human Embryology

    QP - Physiology

    QP1-345 - General

    QP351-495 - Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology

    QP501-801 - Animal Biochemistry

    QP901-981 - Experimental Pharmacology

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