Science/Maps
Location/ Hours | Personnel | Science Reference Collection | Map Collection | Electronic Databases | Periodicals | Call Number Locations | New Science/Map Books in the Library
Mission
The Science / Maps Department provides reference services in using the Science and Map Collections. Our Collections include books and serials in both printed and electronic formats. The subjects include the chemical sciences, (chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, nutrition, molecular biology), engineering sciences (civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, construction management), life sciences (agronomy, animal sciences, biology, botany, health science, horticulture, medicine, microbiology, nursing, range science, sports medicine, zoology), and physical sciences (astronomy, mathematics, physics, statistics, maps, geography, and geology).
Patrons can obtain reference assistance with any question they may have by asking at the Science / Maps Reference Desk.
Location/ Hours
The Science/ Maps Reference desk (801-422-2987) and materials are located on Level 2 directly South of the atrium entrance.
| Fall / Winter Semesters | Spring/ Summer Terms | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Hours vary for holidays and semester breaks.
Personnel
- John Christensen, Physical Sciences Librarian
- 2323 HBLL
- 801-422-2928
- john_christensen@byu.edu
- Rick Grapes, Geography and Map Collections Manager
- 2421 HBLL
- 801-422-3938
- rick_grapes@byu.edu
- Betsy Hopkins, Life Sciences Librarian
- 2322 HBLL
- 801-422-6777
- betsy_spackman@byu.edu
- Richard Jensen, Department Chair and Life Sciences and Geology Librarian
- 2324 HBLL
- 801-422-6012
- richard_jensen@byu.edu
- Greg Nelson, Biochemistry Librarian
- 2320 HBLL
- 801-422-9066
- greg_nelson@byu.edu
- Ranny Lacanienta, School of Technology
- ranny_lacanienta@byu.edu
- David Layton, Science/Maps Reference Specialist
- 2422 HBLL
- 801-422-2986
- david_layton@byu.edu
- Peter Zuber, Engineering Librarian (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Environmental, & Computer Science)
- 2321 HBLL
- 801-422-6011
- peter_zuber@byu.edu
Science Reference Collection
Included in the Science Reference Collection are dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, bibliographies, and other indexes, which provide both basic and detailed information on the science subjects listed above. These reference sources will lead you to additional, more detailed information.
Map Collection
The map collection includes worldwide cartographic coverage through more than 250,000 sheet maps, aerial photographs, and satellite images, and over 5,500 atlases and gazetteers. Though the Intermountain West is the area of primary emphasis, there is detailed coverage of the world and solar system. The Collection is an official repository of the U.S. Government depository maps, which includes: USGS Topographic and Geological maps, U.S. Forest Service maps, Central Intelligence Agency maps, and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) (formerly Defense Mapping Agency and Army Map Service) map series.
Electronic Databases
Computers in the Science / Maps Reference area provide access to electronic databases that will help patrons find references to specific articles in journals on numerous science topics. Some of the databases can be accessed from home computers, but some of the databases can only be accessed on computers in the Science / Maps Reference area. The full text of articles from some science journals is available in electronic format through Internet web sites. In the Science / Maps Reference area, we also have a number of databases in CD ROM format that can be checked out from the reference desk and used on computers in the reference area specifically set up to search these databases. Librarian Assisted Research Services on topics in the sciences can be scheduled by contacting a subject librarian or by asking at the Science / Maps Reference Desk.
Periodicals
During the summer 1999 term, all of the periodicals (journals and magazines) from every floor of the old library building, including the science periodicals, were moved into the new Periodicals Room. It is located in the new library addition on the North end of level 2. The current issues are on the shelves with the bound volumes. On the left (west) side of the Periodicals Room are the volumes from 1987 to present. On the right (east) side of the Periodicals Room are all of the volumes from 1986 and older; they are on compact shelving which rolls back and forth on the floor. In the BYU Library Catalog, periodicals have a location of "PER". If you need help finding a periodical, please ask for help at the Periodicals reference desk.
Call Number Locations
Items, which have the following location codes, are found directly East of the Science / Maps Reference desk:
SCI REF
MAP
MAP - F
MAP - Q
MAP REF
MAP CASE
MAP FILE
MAP FICHE
Science items that have call numbers with the location code LEE LIB are located according to call number on level 2.
- G - RB West of both the Science / Maps Reference Desk and the central stairway
- RC - TX South and West of the South stairway.
If you have any questions about locating library materials, please ask at the Science / Maps Reference desk for assistance.