You can find books available at the UNT Libraries by using the UNT Library's Discover (catalog). 

• If you are looking for a specific book, you can search for that book directly by using the title and/or authors name. 
• If you don't have a specific book in mind, you can also browse the catalog using keywords or subject terms. 

If you need help using the catalog, you have several options:

• For general directions, you can go to Using the Library Catalog, Discover guide
• For in person help in a library on the UNT campus, go to the reference or library services desk in the library where you are working;
• For personal assistance when you are not in a library, go to Ask Us.

Browsing the Political Science Collection

Most Political Science books are located on the Mezzanine Level of the Sycamore Library in the J-JZ call number range. Additionally, some interdisciplinary topics may be located in Willis and older materials may be located off campus. Sycamore Library also has books on law and legal topics (K-Z) and the government documents collection.

J      General Legislative & Executive Papers

JA   Political Science (General)

JC   Political Theory

JF    Political Institutions & Public Administration

JJ   Political Institutions & Public Administration (North America)

JK   Political Institutions & Public Administration (United States)

JL   Political Institutions & Public Administration (Canada, Latin America, etc)

JN   Political Institutions & Public Administration (Europe)

JQ   Political Institutions & Public Administration (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area, etc)

JS   Local Government/ Municipal Government

JV   Colonies & Colonization/ Emigration & Immigration/ International Migration  

JZ   International Relations

Sycamore Library

• Sycamore Library website
• Sycamore Library phone (940) 565-2194
• Sycamore Library Hours

There are two ways to find ebooks at the UNT Libraries - through the catalog and by directly searching ebook collections. In either approach, remember to use the book's index to see if your topic is covered.

Follow these steps to find ebooks through the UNT Library Catalog:

1. Perform a keyword or subject search for your topic in the UNT Library Catalog.
2. Choose the options "Online" and "Books" from the list of filters on the left side of the page.
3. Click on the title link of a book you want.
4. Above the Location and Call Number information, select the "connect to online resource" link.
5. Now you can skim or read the book.

Alternately, you can search our ebook collections directly. Some options are: