Library floor plans (including a shelving and classification key) can be downloaded as a pdf file.

A guide to the Taylor Library’s classification scheme:

First Floor

Political Theory C
Theology H, J
Philosophy K
Sociology SOC
Economics G.8-15
Development DEV

Ground Floor

Reference REF
Geography, Biological Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Archaeology & Anthropology M
Engineering N
Mathematics, Physics,Chemistry P
Law Q
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies T

Librarian’s office
Self-issue machine
Journals (current and bound volumes)
Girdlers’ Room
Computer room and photocopier/scanner
Past examination papers

Lower Ground Floor

History A
European History B
Ancient History D
Classics E, F, G.1-3
English Literature /Criticism W
Music O
Fine Arts FA
Architecture FA(B)
French Language and Literature X
German Language and Literature Y
Linguistics/Other Languages Z

Assistant Librarian’s office
Media Room