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Internet Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) - recognized as the lead federal
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The Internet Public Library - a
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University of Michigan School of Information.
Books and Journals
Books may be found using the library's online
catalog. In the library, you can find books according to their
classification number. Books that have “Ref.” in the LC
system, or “R” in the Dewey system before the call number
are in the Reference section of the library (on the First Floor).
If you need help ask any of the librarians, technical staff or student
assistants to assist you.
Dewey classification for Biology is 570.
Library of Congress (LC) classification for Biology is QH.
Online
full-text journals are available. These journals are arranged by
title.
Also, the library subscribes to periodicals
in paper copy or microfiche. They are shelved or filed in alphabetical
order according to title.
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