Using the Library
Have questions about the physical layout of the library, where to find silent or quiet study spaces, or what equipment is available to you in the library?
Check out our guide to using the library.
You can also ask us questions in person, via email, over chat whenever the library is in person, and by scheduling a research appointment on this page.
Call Number Ranges
Use these call number ranges to browse the General Collection (map) and the Reference Collection (map.)
Also look for e-books and streaming media.
| QH | Biology (Natural History) |
| QK | Botany |
| SB | Plant Culture |
| SD | Forestry |
A lot of botanical information comes from books. Try searching by scientific and common name in the library catalog.
Reference Books
We have a number of print reference books in the library, with a number focusing on growing conditions for plants, as well as cultural associations we develop with plants. Try browsing QK and SB in the print reference section, or check our catalog.
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The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms
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Call Number: REF QK10 .H53 2000Publication Date: 2000 -
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Plant Identification Terminology: An Illustrated Glossary
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Call Number: REF QK9 .H37 2001 -
Elsevier's Dictionary of Plant Names and Their Origin
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Call Number: REF QK13 .E565 2000Publication Date: 2000
Regional Reference Books
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Plant species and management plan for College of DuPage's marshes and woodlands byCall Number: REF QK157 .K49 2000Publication Date: 2000
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Flora of the Chicago Region byCall Number: REF QK157 .W534 2017 (and copies in GEN)Publication Date: 2017
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Botany Reference Databases
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Gale eBooksGale includes the full text of many online dictionaries and encyclopedias. This reference database is especially helpful if you're researching a food plant or something with strong economic or cultural associations
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Credo ReferenceCredo has a number of online dictionaries with entries on many plants. Could be helpful for finding other names for your plant, average growth, and place of origin.
Models Collection
We have a flower cell model which you're welcome to check out to use in our library:
