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Mathematics
Guide to library resources in mathematics.
Essential math resources
Use the resources below to help you understand mathematics topics for your coursework or research.
Textbooks
Read multiple textbooks to solidify your understanding of a concept. See the list below for suggested books by area.
The physical math books are located in the QA section, on the ground floor of the library. Ask for directions at the front desk, or see our library map.
Find books
Use Library Search to find books (and articles) in our collection. Select "books and media" under the search bar to narrow your search to books.
If you need a book that is not at our library you can request it using Interlibrary Loan.
Online ebook collections
- Geometry & Topology Monographs SeriesBooks and conference proceedings on geometry and topology from 1996 - 2015.
- Historical Math MonographsFrom the Cornell University Libraries, a collection of digitized monographs with expired copyrights.
- Online Mathematics Textbooks - Georgia TechOver 70 links to online textbooks and lecture notes in mathematics.
Suggested math textbooks
Basic Algebra I by Publication Date: 1985This is an online PDF of the 2nd edition. We have a print copy of the first edition at: QA154.2 .J32
Differential Equation: A Dynamical Systems Approach by Call Number: QA371 .H77 1991Publication Date: 1991
Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems by Call Number: QA371 .B773 1992Publication Date: 1992
Boundary Value Problems by Call Number: QA431 .G2813 1966Publication Date: 1966Available in print and as an ebook.
Graphs and Digraphs by Call Number: WMU Authors Collection, First Floor QA166 .C4525 2016Publication Date: 2015
Numerical Analysis by Call Number: 2 Hour Reserves QA297 .K563 2002 (request at service desk)Publication Date: 2002
A mathematical introduction to logic by Call Number: QA9 .E54 2001 (also available as Ebook)Publication Date: 2001
Introduction to Set Theory, Revised and Expanded by Call Number: Ebook; physical copy of 2nd edition: QA248 .H68 1984Publication Date: 2017
Higher Mathematics from an Elementary Point of View by Call Number: QA241 .R214 1983Publication Date: 1983
The Theory of Partitions by Call Number: Ebook; also available as physical copy: QA165 .A58Publication Date: 1984
