Why use these: Use books for broad information about a topic, such as historical background, biographical information, or to fully understand the context of a specific research topic. All books listed are in the General Collection, which is on the Third Floor of the library. In addition to these books, you can search the library's catalog for your topic of interest. You may also browse the relevant sections of the library.
The West Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System to arrange the books in the library. Here is where education falls in this classification system:
- L Education
- LA: History of Education
- LB: The Theory and Practice of Education
- LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and Practice)
- LB1050.9-1091 Educational psychology
- LB1101-1139 Child study
- LB1139.2-1139.5 Early childhood education
- LB1140-1140.5 Preschool education. Nursery schools
- LB1141-1489 Kindergarten
- LB1501-1547 Primary education
- LB1555-1602 Elementary or public school education
- LB1603-1696.6 Secondary education. High schools
- LB2801-3095 School administration and organization
- LC: Special Aspects of Education
- LC65-245 Social aspects of education
- LC5800-5808 Distance education
Doing qualitative educational research : a personal guide to the research process by 
Researching education perspectives and techniques by 
Foundations for research methods of inquiry in education and the social sciences by 
Handbook of Quantitative Methods for Educational Research by 
Researching education : data, methods and theory in educational enquiry by 
Research in Special Education designs, methods, and applications by 
Quantitative Methods in Educational and Social Research Using SPSS by 
Qualitative Research Methods in Education and Educational Technology by 
Encyclopedia of Education Law by 
Case Studies on Educational Administration by 
Effective superintendent-school board practices : strategies for developing and maintaining good relationships with your board by 
Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration by 
Introduction to educational administration : standards, theories, and practice by 
Moving into the superintendency : how to succeed in making the transition by 
The school superintendent : theory, practice, and cases by 
The 360 leader : developing your influence from anywhere in the organization by 
Leverage leadership : a practical guide to building exceptional schools by 
School leadership that works : from research to results by 
Shaping school culture : the heart of leadership by 
Seven pillars of servant leadership : practicing the wisdom of leading by serving by 
The seven habits of highly effective people : restoring the character ethic by 
