Astronomy
BIBLIOGRAPHER: Molly White
OTHER SUBJECT RESPONSIBILITIES: Mathematics, Physics
ADDRESS: PMA Library RLM 4.200
PHONE: 495-4616
- I. Purpose:
- To support both research and teaching through the doctoral
level in theoretical and observational astronomy. Interest in these areas is concentrated
in the Department of Astronomy,
but materials on various aspects of astronomy may also be of interest to other fields of pure
and applied science, e.g. aerospace engineering, physics, geology.
The University of Texas Libraries, through the Physics-Mathematics-Astronomy (P-M-A) Library,
coordinates its efforts with the Astronomy Department's Peridier Library and
McDonald Observatory Library
to accomplish this purpose. This statement reflects the collecting activities of the P-M-A Library only.
- II. General Collection Guidelines:
- A. Languages: English is the primary language of collection, with a limited
number of journals in French, German, and Russian. Works originally published in other
languages will ordinarily be acquired only in English translation. Textbooks and popular
works are acquired only in English.
- B. Chronological Guidelines: Emphasis is primarily on the twentieth century and current scholarship.
- C. Geographical Guidelines: Not applicable.
- D. Treatment of Subject: Popular works and lower-division textbooks are acquired
selectively. Upper-division textbooks are acquired more broadly. At the research level,
priority is given to the journal literature.
- E. Types of Material: Atlases and catalogs (of stars, galaxies, radio-sources and
other astronomical phenomena) are collected. Publications of the IAU (International Astronomical
Union) are actively selected. Technical reports, government documents, theses, dissertations
and observatory publications are generally excluded.
- F. Date of Publication: Primarily the last ten years, although some earlier works may be acquired.
- G. Other General Considerations: At the research level, Peridier focuses more
intensely on collecting monographs and conference proceedings while P-M-A focuses on the
journal literature. McDonald Observatory Library, located in Fort Davis is a working collection
for researchers involved in observational astronomy. Both Peridier and McDonald collect
observatory publications and technical reports. P-M-A supports the undergraduate program.
- The History of Science collection in the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
also contains materials relating to the history of astronomy.
- For materials on space probes and artificial satellites, See the
Engineering Statement.
- III. Observations and Qualifications by Subject and LC Class:
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| Subject |
LC Class |
Location |
CDP [NCIP] Collection Level |
Bibliographer |
| General Astronomy: See Footnote 1 |
QB 1-139 |
PMA |
C [3] |
Astronomy |
| Practical and Spherical Astronomy: See Footnote 2 |
QB 140-237 |
PMA |
B [2] |
Astronomy |
| Geodesy: See Footnote 3 |
QB 275-343 |
PMA |
B [2] |
Astronomy |
| Theoretical Astronomy and Celestial Mechanics: See Footnote 4 |
QB 349-421 |
PMA |
C [3] |
Astronomy |
| Astrophysics: See Footnote 5 |
QB 460-466 |
PMA |
C [3] |
Astronomy |
| Non-Optical Methods: See Footnote 6 |
QB 468-480 |
PMA |
C [3] |
Astronomy |
| Astro Solar System: See Footnote 7 |
QB 495-579 |
PMA |
C [3] |
Astronomy |
| Lunar & Planetary Geology |
QB 580-701 |
Geology |
C [3] |
Geology |
| Comets: See Footnote 8 |
QB 717-792 |
PMA |
C [3] |
Astronomy |
| Stars: See Footnote 9 |
QB 799-903 |
PMA |
C [3] |
Astronomy |
| Cosmogony and Cosmology |
QB 980-991 |
PMA |
C [3] |
Astronomy |
- Footnote 1:
Includes star catalogs/atlases/charts, history, and biography.
- Footnote 2:
Includes longitude and latitude, time, and observation correction/reduction.
- Footnote 3:
Includes gravitation.
- Footnote 4:
Includes planetary and lunar theory, and satellites.
- Footnote 5:
Includes solar physics, stellar atmospheres, nebulae and interstellar matter, and general relativity.
- Footnote 6:
Includes radio, infrared and radar astronomy.
- Footnote 7:
Includes universe, space, sun, and eclipses.
- Footnote 8:
Includes meteors and meteorites.
- Footnote 9:
Includes novae, supernovae, quasars, plasars, clusters, galaxies, nebulae, and stellar spectroscopy.
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