Library: Mathematics: Research Basics

Getting Started with Math Research

The library offers several kinds of resources for math.

The library offers many resources for science. Finding what you need will depend on what area of science your topic is in; use the tabs on this guide to find specific resources for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Studies.

Are you looking for information on the history of math, or the applications of math in the real world? Try searching our catalog for books or browse the shelf in the QA area (annex building, room on the right).

Looking for more theoretical information on specific math concepts? Try searching our catalog for articles, or searching these two databases:

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3 to 5 year embargo means the most current articles will not be found here.

Looking for how-to books explaining math topics in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus? You may have the best luck searching our catalog for books and ebooks. You can also try the 'Need help with math?' tab for more resources.

Featured Books

50 Visions of Mathematics by Sam Parc (Editor); Dara O Briain
Call Number: QA93 .A15 2014
ISBN: 9780198701811
Publication Date: 2014-07-01
Relax: no one understands technical mathematics without lengthy training but we all have an intuitive grasp of the ideas behind the symbols. This book is designed to showcase the beauty of mathematics - including images inspired by mathematical problems - together with its unreasonable effectiveness and applicability, without frying your brain. Read this book and Pythagoras will never seem the same.
Fractals by Ralph Gordon; Will Rood; Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon; Ralph Edney (Illustrator)
Call Number: QA614.86 L47 2013
ISBN: 9781848310872
Publication Date: 2009-09-03
From Zeno to Mandelbrot: explore this new language with which you can describe the shape of cloud as precisely as an architect can describe a house.
Algebra for Tutoring: Book 1: Basics of Algebra by Rubik Yegoryan; Hayk Yegoryan
ISBN: 9781425982164
Publication Date: 2007-02-01
The "Algebra For Tutoring, Book #1, Basics of Algebra" book was written following the concept of few words and many formulas and exercises.
Making Geometry by Jon Allen
Call Number: QA491 .A45 2012
ISBN: 9780863159145
Publication Date: 2012-09-15
This book explores the creation of the many-sided three-dimensional forms known as the Platonic and Archimedean solids. Based on patterns of equally spaced points on a sphere, these polyhedra have been the fundamentals of geometric exploration for millennia. Many professionals find they need to be able to build three-dimensional shapes accurately, and understand the principles behind them. This unique book shows them how to make models of all the Platonic and Archimedean solids, as well as several other polyhedra and stellated forms.

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