UTEP Library Research Guides: Political Science: Find Books

Finding Books

Search our library catalog for materials in our collection.

Books
Government Documents
Titles of Journals
Titles of Periodicals
Visual Media (streaming videos, dvds, etc.)

MinerQuest:

Advanced Search

How to borrow a book from the library:

Once you find a physical book in the catalog, you'll need to find it in the library using its call number, this is like an address for a book. It will be listed on the item's record under "Physical Copy Availability". The "LOCATE" button will show you a map of the floor that the item is located on. You can also refer to the quick reference image below or download a full map of the library.
To check something out (borrow) from the Library, take it to the Access Services Desk, just past the scanners at the entrance
Make sure you bring your Miner Gold Card (your ID card)

What is TexShare ?

The purpose of the TexShare program is to support and enhance resource sharing among Texas academic and public libraries.
The UTEP Library is a participating member of TexShare
If you need to use materials at another participating TexShare Library you may obtain a TexShare card at the UTEP Library

Through the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system, the Library is able to borrow materials it doesn't own or have access to from other institutions throughout the country. This service is available free of charge to UTEP faculty, staff and students.
The average time for returnables (physical items) is from 7 to 11 business days. Scanned Articles/Book Chapters are delivered electronically and they usually arrive in 24-72 hours. Requests sent internationally usually take considerably longer.

Browsing the Political Science Collection

You can browse if you want to...

Political Science books in the general collection (i.e., the Main Stacks) are located on the 4th floor; use these call number ranges when you're browsing areas in the stacks:

J: General Legislative and Executive Papers
JA: Political Science (General)
JC: Political Theory
JF: Political Institutions and Public Administration
JJ: Political Institutions and Public Administration- North America
JK: United States
JL: Political Institutions and Public Administration- Canada, Latin America, etc.
JN: Political Institutions and Public Administration- Europe
JQ: Political Institutions and Public Administration- Asia, Africa, Australia
JS: Local Government, Municipal Government
JV: Colonies and Colonization
JZ: International Relations