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Political Science

A guide to some of the most useful resources available for the study of Political Science.

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.)

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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)

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  • 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

Locations in the UTEP library.

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

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