Library Resources in Gerontology at UNT

Overview

For more than three decades, gerontology faculty and university library staff have worked together to build an extensive collection of materials suitable for instruction, training, and research in the field of aging.

The current collection includes more than 3700 volumes dealing with the social, psychological, physical and health aspects of aging. The presence of classic works in the field reflect the university's long-standing interest in, and commitment to, the field of aging. These classic works are regularly joined by contemporary and emerging classics in the field through a process of continuous acquisition.

The library currently subscribes to more than 40 journals dealing with gerontological issues, including international as well as domestic publications.

Faculty and students in gerontology also draw on the university library's extensive and well-catalogued collection of government documents. This special resource provides access to the latest federal and state information on such topics as population aging, the health and well-being of older Americans, the delivery of services to the elderly, and evolving public policies in the field of aging.

Two nationally recognized special collections, the National Media Owl Award Video Collection and the Gerontological Film and Video Collection, containing more than 600 films, videos, and related audiovisual materials, are housed in the University's Media Library. which is located in Chilton Hall.

Locating Books, Journals & Films

Books and journals relating to medical and psychological aspects of aging are located in the Science and Technology Library, those relating to social aspects are in Willis Library, while videos and multimedia on all aspects of aging are in the Media Library.

Books

For books on aging and gerontology, first consult the Online Catalog. The Online Catalog contains materials added to the collection since 1979. For older materials, consult the Card Catalog. It is possible to search by title, author, or subject in either catalog. Subjects used in the catalogs can be found in the Library of Congress Subject Headings (red books), located near the Reference Desk. Check the following subject headings to get started: Gerontology, Aging.

Journals

For journals on aging and gerontology, first consult the Online Catalog using the subject search Gerontology Periodicals or Aging Periodicals. The entries for each title contain information on the location and extent of the libraries’ holdings. In Willis Library, the unbound issues of journals are found in the Reserves/Current Periodicals Reading Room on the Willis 1^st Floor while the bound issues are shelved by title in the Willis Lower Level. The Science and Technology Library also has a separate area for the unbound issues, while the bound volumes are shelved by title in the stacks. Due to space limitations, some volumes have been moved to Remote Storage < http://www.library.unt.edu/info/willis/circ/remotestore.htm >.

Films

Films, videos and multimedia works on all aspects of aging are located in the University's Media Library, which is located in Chilton Hall.

Useful Tools

	Please visit the UNT Libraries’ Web site < http://www.library.unt.edu > for information about the facilities, collections, services, hours of operation, and phone numbers for the Libraries’ staff and departments.
	For current statistical information about the UNT Libraries’ facilities, collections, and services, visit the UNT Libraries’ Fact Sheet < http://www.library.unt.edu/info/factsheet.html >.
	An annotated listing of sources relevant to the study of gerontology and aging which are available in the UNT Libraries can be found by visiting Gerontology < http://courses.unt.edu/antonelli/Bibliographies/gerontol.htm >.
	Please visit Searching for Books or Articles < http://www.library.unt.edu/info/willis/genref/howb&a.htm > for information about WorldCat, Books in Print Plus (the online version), online catalogs (here and at other institutions), electronic journals, electronic abstracts and indexing services, UnCover Document Delivery, and Interlibrary Loan.
	UNT Libraries On-line Catalog < http://library.unt.edu > indexes acquisitions made since 1979.
	Floor maps for the Willis, Science & Technology Library, & Media Libraries < http://www.library.unt.edu/libmaps.html >
	Procedures for requesting materials housed in Remote Storage http://www.library.unt.edu/info/willis/circ/remotestore.htm >
	The UNT Electronic Library < http://irservices.library.unt.edu > has alphabetical and subject listings of electronic journals and electronic abstracts/indexing resources selected and maintained by the UNT Libraries. Access to some of these are restricted to UNT faculty and staff. Access to others are restricted to campus use only due to the publisher not permitting remote access.