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Biological Sciences Libraries

Close up of anatomical drawing of the human foot

The PDN Library’s collections support the Department’s teaching, learning and research activities. If you would like to recommend an addition to the Library, please let us know or submit a request.

 

Undergraduate Collection

The Undergraduate Collection contains core reading for the pre-clinical Medical and Veterinary Sciences Tripos and key textbooks covering topics taught by the Department in the Natural Sciences Tripos. It includes most set texts on reading lists as well as other useful resources. The Undergraduate Collection is near the entrance to the Library space and can be identified by a green dot on the spine of each book. You can also browse the Undergraduate Collection online.

 

Main Collection

The Main Library collection comprises an extensive range of material on topics within physiology, development and neuroscience research, covering both humans and many animal species. This ranges from more historical reference material to modern textbooks at the forefront of our current scientific understanding. 

The Main Collection specialises in the following Library of Congress categories:

 Q  Science  RB  Pathology
 QA  Mathematics  RC  Internal Medicine
 QC  Physics  RD  Surgery
 QD  Chemistry  RE  Ophthalmology
 QH  Biology  RF  Otorhinolaryngology
 QK  Botany  RG  Gynecology and Obstetrics
 QL  Zoology  RJ  Pediatrics
 QM  Human Anatomy  RK  Dentistry
 QP  Physiology  RL  Dermatology
 QR  Microbiology  RM  Therapeutics and Pharmacology
 R  Medicine (General)  SF  Animal Culture (inc. veterinary sciences)
 RA  Public Aspects of Medicine  T  Technology

We also hold additional books in the following subjects:

 A  General works  K  Law
 B  Philosophy, Psychology, Religion  L  Education
 C  Auxiliary sciences of history  M  Music
 D  History  N  Fine Arts
 G  Geography, Anthropology, Recreation  P  Language and Literature
 H  Social Sciences  Z  Bibliography, Information Resources (General)

 

EDI & Wellbeing Collection

The Library supports the work done by the Department's ED&I Taskforce and other diversity and inclusion initiatives taking place across our institution. Part of this support takes the form of a dedicated EDI & Wellbeing Collection which can be found in the Group Work Space. Topics covered include mental and physical wellbeing, race equality, LGBTQ+ rights, parenting, disability justice, inclusive recruitment and much more. You can browse the EDI & Wellbeing collection online or in person, as well as make recommendations for new titles. 

 

Journals

The Department no longer retains historical runs of print journals and most of the collection was transferred to the University's Library Storage Facility. With extensive online provision, most articles are instantly accessible from wherever you are via iDiscover. If you require assistance in locating a particular article, please let us know.

 

Special Collections

The Library has a collection of historically important works relating to the history of anatomy and other related topics. Please contact the Librarian if you wish to consult this material.

The collections also comprise the Lovaton Veterinary Anatomy Library, which is situated in the Anatomy Building. The Department Officer responsible for this collection is Dr David Bainbridge

The Department also houses the Boyd Histological Collection (slides).The collection is available to view online via the Centre for Trophoblast Research website.

 

Overview

Searching and Borrowing

Electronic Resources

Collections

Library Facilities

Building accessibility

 

Opening hours:

Mon-Thu 8:45am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm
Friday 8:45am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4pm

Saturday 

 

8:45am to 1:15pm

(during term time)

Members of the Department with card access can use the Library outside of these core hours

 

Address The Library, 
Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, 
Downing Street,
Cambridge
Telephone      01223 765604
Email pdn@lib.cam.ac.uk
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