Collection Development Manual > Libraries & Collections > Central Library > Military Science
Military Science
- 355 Military science
- 355.1 Military life and customs
- 355.2 Military resources
- 355.3 Organization and personnel of military forces
- 355.4 Military operations
- 355.5 Military training
- 355.6 Military administration
- 355.7 Military installations and reservations
- 355.8 Military equipment and supplies (Matériel)
- 356 Foot forces & warfare
- 357 Mounted forces & warfare
- 358 Other specialized forces & services
- 358.1 Guided missile forces and warfare
- 358.2 Army engineering and related services
- 358.3 Biological, chemical, and nuclear warfare
- 358.4 Air forces and warfare
- 358.8 Space forces
- 359 Sea (Naval) forces & warfare
- 623 Military & nautical engineering
- 623.1 Fortifications
- 623.2 Mine laying and clearance, demolition
- 623.3 Engineering of defense
- 623.4 Ordnance
- 623.5 Ballistics and gunnery
- 623.6 Military transportation technology
- 623.7 Vehicles, communication, sanitation
- 623.8 Nautical engineering and seamanship
The Military Science collection consists of a wide range of items, from social histories of life in the military to books about military administration to catalogs of uniforms, insignia, ships, aircraft, and other vehicles and equipment. In addition, the library is always seeking materials discussing military science in the Pacific Northwest, especially materials describing seacoast fortifications.
The library does not purchase many academic materials in military science, though important scholarly works are purchased in limited numbers. The Military Science collection includes both circulating materials and reference materials. A large number of the books in the Military Science collection are illustrated, especially those describing military uniforms and equipment.
This collection is used by amateur historians, authors, casual readers, and independent learners. Students, especially students looking for illustrations to complement their written assignments, also use this collection.
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Materials on military history are kept with the History collection (including works about specific wars or military campaigns). At Central Library, this collection is in the Humanities rooms.
Works on the public administration aspects of the military are kept in the Social Science collection. At Central Library, this collection is kept in the Science & Business room.