Books can provide an in-depth coverage of a subject, history and chronology, overview of a large topic, background information, and bibliographies of additional sources.
Use Library Search to find relevant books available through the Library.
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Search by topic or key words e.g. child development |
Search by book title and/or author e.g. Kearns supporting education |
You may need to search for broader topics, then look up the table of contents or index to see if your specific topic is mentioned.
How to use Library Search to find resources and place holds to transfer them to your preferred campus.
Some topics you can use to search the Library catalogue.
The number on the spine of the book corresponds to a subject. You can find resources covering similar topics by browsing around that number.
The longer the number, the more specific the subject. E.g. 362.712 Child Care versus 362.7120994 Child Care in Australia
To find a specific resource, you need the full call number. That may include letters before and after the number. E.g. DVD 791.4372 FIR
Letter at the start of the call number:
SB storybook collection (E.g. SB DAR)
AR Academic Reserve collection located behind the service desk (E.g. AR 372.21 PLA)
DVD DVD collection documentaries, educational videos, movies and tv shows (E.g. DVD 305.231 ABC)
| Topic | Call Number |
| Developmental psychology | 155.4 |
| Australian society | 301.0994 |
| Communication | 302.2 |
| Social interaction and behaviour | 303-304 |
| Child development | 305.23 |
| Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander | 305.89915 |
| Children's rights | 323.352 |
| Child welfare and services | 362.712 |
| Child abuse and neglect | 362.76 |
| Education | 370 |
| Classroom management | 371.1024 |
| Special education | 371.9 |
| Health, safety and social skills | 372.37 |
| Reading | 372.4 |
| Language arts (communication skills) | 372.6 |
| Mathematics | 372.7 |
| Child health, illnesses and disabilities | 618.92 |
