The Physical Sciences Reading Room periodical collection includes 25,000 bound volumes
and current subscriptions to over 300 titles, none of which are duplicated in the Library
system. The Reading Room contains a current subscription as well as a comprehensive set of
Chemical Abstracts which are also not available elsewhere in the Library system.
The Reading Room book collection includes encyclopedic sets, handbooks, dictionaries,
procedure manuals and other reference materials. The room also houses course reserve
materials classes in the departments served. Access to and
assistance with the
Library Catalog and other e-Library
resources are also provided. A photocopy machine is available in the room.