Books are important sources of basic information on a topic, providing necessary definitions, background information, and statistics. They can provide a foundation for research which can be supplemented by more current information from journal articles. To locate books, use DELCAT, the Library catalog.
Subject terms and keywords that may be of use when searching DELCAT for information on Biomechanics and Movement Science are:
| sport, biomechanics | rehabilitation, robotics |
| anatomy | clinical, biomechanics |
| neurophysiology | sport, injuries |
| biomechanics, modeling | motor control, behavior |
| exercise, physiology | human, locomotion |
The Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System to arrange books and print journals on the shelves. This system uses letters and numbers to complete the Call Number. A call number is like an address: it tells us where the book is located in the library.
To find information on the following subjects see the designated call numbers:
| Subject | Call Number Ranges |
| Recreation, Leisure | GV 1- GV1860 |
| Physical Education and Training | GV 201 - GV 555 |
| Sports | GV 557 - GV 1198 |
| Human Anatomy | QM 1 - QM 169 |
| Physiology | QP 1 - QP 981 |
| Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy | RC 735 - RC 953.8 |
| Sports Medicine | RC 1200 - 1245 |
Books and other materials not held by the UD Library may be obtained by Interlibrary Loan. This service is available to UD faculty, students, and staff.
Requests may be submitted by going to Interlibrary Loan.