Library Resources for Mathematics

Geometry Project

Use subject Reference books to find key terms, names, dates or a brief overview of a topic:
  • REF 509.22   A to Z of Women in Science and Math
  • REF 510 JAM    Mathematical Dictionary
  • REF 510 MAT  Mathematics (4 vols.)
  • REF 510.3 WES  Prentice-Hall Encyclopedia of Mathematics
  • REF 510.3 FAC  Facts on File Dictionary of Mathematics
  • REF 510.9 GUL  Mathematics From the Birth of Numbers
  • REF 510.92   Notable Mathematicians
  Search the Online Catalog for books about math concepts or history of mathematics:
  • Search the online catalog at home or at school ; go to Current Students > Library > Online Catalog.
  • Search first for specific terms in KEYWORD search; if you need more sources, search again using general subject terms.
  • Examples of specific terms: Pi; Women mathematicians
  • GENERAL KEYWORDS:  Mathematics; Number theory.
Chapin databases (Current Students page > Library > Online Resources)
  • Proquest - Good source for articles from mathematics journals and the Science Times (NY Times).
  • Science Resource Center - Includes articles from reference books, magazines and math journals on math topics.
Selected Web Sites:
Bibliography Help:
  • For guidelines and examples of MLA bibliography format , see Library > US > Quick Guide for Bibliographies .
  • Citing images?  Select citation type "Painting, sculpture or photograph" in NoodleBib for help with citing an image.
Last updated by Ms. Lutz 9 April 2008
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