Finding books for teaching math can be challenging because they may appear in several places throughout our library collection. Math books are located in our general collection, juvenile nonfiction, or juvenile fiction sections based on content level and topic. The information on this page will help you navigate Cook OneSearch to identify math books.
1. Enter a topic into Cook OneSearch (the big search bar on the library homepage), then search.
2. Sign in using the yellow banner on the results screen. This will allow you to see the full search results, save favorites, and request items.
3. To limit your search to children's books, select "Location" from the Refine Results column on the left side of the results page. Check the box next to all options that say "juvenile," then select "Apply Filters." Make sure you check every box before applying the filters, otherwise some titles may be left out of your final results list.
4. Scroll through the results and find the book(s) you want. Click on the title to view the call number and current availability of the book. If you want to place a hold on the book, select "Request" from the "Get It" section and fill out and submit the form that appears.
Browsing the stacks to find math books can be challenging because they are located in several different areas of our collection. You may use the call number ranges below as a starting point, but some books may be found in unexpected places.
Our juvenile non-fiction collection uses the Dewey Decimal System. Most math books are found in the 500s. Here are a few useful call numbers:
Our general collection uses the Library of Congress system. Most math books are located in the QAs. Here are a few useful call numbers:
If you find a book that we do not have at Cook Library, you can request a copy from another library using interlibrary loan. It's free and easy to use. Simply sign in, choose the "Book" form from the top menu, then enter the information and submit. You will receive an email when the book has arrived and you can pick it up from the library help desk during our regular hours.
The video below demonstrates how to make an interlibrary loan request.
