The QUB Library provides access to a large number of e-books. You can access e-books via Library Search by entering a keyword or phrase, such as title, author, or subject. Search results can then be restricted to e-books using the 'Refine your results' panel on the left hand side and under 'Availability' selecting Available Online', then under 'Resource Type' selecting 'Books'.
The title below is an example of an e-book.
Please click here for advice on accessing and troubleshooting e-books
The majority of the Library's biological sciences book collections can be found on floor three of the McClay Library. Here, you will find books arranged by shelfmark. The shelfmark can be found on the spine of each book within the Library. The shelfmark indicates the exact location on shelves of a particular book as well as the subject of the book.
QH1-(199.5) General Natural History
QH201-278.5 Microscopy
QH301-705.5 Biology (General)
QH359-425 Evolution
QH426-470 Genetics
QH471-489 Reproduction
QH501-531 Life
QH540-549.5 Ecology
QH573-671 Cytology
QH705-705.5 Economics
QK1-474.5 General Botany
QK474.8-495 Spermatophyta. Phanerogams
QK494-494.5 Gymnosperms
QK495 Angiosperms
QK504-(638) Cryptogams
QK640-(707) Plant anatomy
QK710-899 Plant physiology
QK900-989 Plant ecology
QL1-355 General Zoology
QL360-599.82 Invertebrates
QL461-599.82 Insects
QL605-739.8 Chordates. Vertebrates
QL614-639.8 Fishes
QL640-669.3 Reptiles and amphibians
QL671-699 Birds
QL700-739.8 Mammals
QL750-795 Animal behavior
QL791-795 Stories and anecdotes
QL799-799.5 Morphology
QL801-950.9 Anatomy
QL951-991 Embryology
QM1-511 General Human anatomy
QM531-549 Regional anatomy
QM550-577.8 Human and comparative histology
QM601-695 Human embryology
QP1-345 General Physiology
QP351-495 Neurophysiology and neuropsychology
QP501-801 Animal biochemistry
QP(901)-(981) Experimental pharmacology
QR1-74.5 General Microbiology
QR75-99.5 Bacteria
QR99.6-99.8 Cyanobacteria
QR100-130 Microbial ecology
QR171 Microorganisms in the animal body
QR180-189.5 Immunology
QR355-502 Virology
Your reading lists or module handbook will often include a specific book title for recommended reading. You may also wish to search for books on a particular topic.
To check whether the books you require are held within the library use Library Search - your search will find both print and e-book titles if available.
If you would like to recommend a book for the QUB Library collection, please use our book purchase suggestion form.
If you have any queries regarding locating or accessing books, please get in touch or visit our library help page.
The majority of the Library's biological sciences book collections can be found on floor three of the McClay Library. Here, you will find books arranged by shelfmark. The shelfmark indicates the exact location on shelves of a particular book and also the subject of the book. 
Reading list books
The library makes every effort to hold the key texts that are on reading lists for your modules.
If there are books on your module reading list which you cannot find via Library Search, please let the library know: fill in our book suggestion form or email your subject librarian, p.elliott@qub.ac.uk
