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STEM in Rare Books

A guide to works on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Rare Books.

How to Search For and Access STEM Materials

Search STEM Works

The works presented in this guide are a selection of the STEM works in the Literature and Rare Book collection in Special Collections at Hornbake Library. To search for STEM works in our collection, go to UMD Discover and filter your search by the UMD Libraries "UMCP HBK Maryland Room CPSPE" filter to limit your search to items held in Special Collections in Hornbake Library.

Some good search terms include:

  • Author Names: for example "Galileo Galilei", "Isaac Newton", or "Robert Hooke"
  • Topics: for example "Astronomy", "Botany", or "Ornithology"

Additionally, you can find other search terms under the "Subjects" section on any of the books we have listed here, using the links provided. 

Still having trouble finding what you're looking for? Contact us! 

Access STEM Works

If you would like to view STEM works from our collections in person, start by registering for a Special Collections account and schedule a reading room appointment. Then, submit requests for the books you would like to see during your visit.

If you have any questions, we are here to help. Contact us