The library building is currently open by appointment only Monday-Friday 8-5. If you need assistance with Library services and resources, please contact the Library by email (library@msj.edu), phone (513-244-4216), or by chat service on the Library’s "Research Help" page. A librarian will respond during regular business hours and help determine the best way to assist you.
Circulation & Research:
(513) 244-4216
Email: library@msj.edu
Location:
Archbishop Alter Library
Mount St. Joseph University
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233
Web site: http://library.msj.edu
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When looking for books or video/DVDs on philosophy try these methods:
General Catalog Searching TIPS:
When searching library catalogs, you might begin with a subject search.
Examples of subject search terms:
Aesthetics
Arendt, Hannah
Derrida
Ethics
Existentialism
Philosophy, Asian
Philosophy, German
Plato
If you are not sure of what subject to search, try using a keyword search. For example, philosophy AND women; philosophy AND french; philosophy AND emotions. Keyword searching lets you to search words in the title, author, publisher, and subject headings fields. There are many ways to search library catalogs, so if you need assistance, don't hesitate to Ask a Librarian.
For some people, browsing the philosophy section of the Library's book stacks can be helpful. To do this use a call # range. Philosophy and its related disciplines (psychology, logic) are found in the 100-199s. A more specific break down of the 100s section is:
| Call # Range | Subject |
| 100s, 2nd Floor | General Philosophy topics |
| 110s, 2nd Floor | Metaphysics |
| 120s, 2nd Floor | Epistemology |
| 140s, 2nd Floor | Philosophical Schools of Thought |
| 150s, 2rd Floor | Psychology |
| 160s, 2rd Floor | Logic |
| 170s, 2rd Floor | Ethics |
| 180s, 2rd Floor | Ancient, Medieval & Eastern Philosophy |
| 190s, 2rd Floor | Modern Western Philosophy |
| 210s, 2nd Floor | Philosophy & Theory of Religion |