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Biological & Life Sciences Resources: MC BIO251L

Guide to Biology resources at Woodruff Library.

Welcome to the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library!

Greetings Morehouse College Cell Biology students, and welcome to the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library. We are committed to supporting your academic success. Click on the links below to learn more about the virtual information support services available for undergraduate students as well as more information about other Library benefits to look forward to now that the AUC has resumed limited face-to-face operations. We are looking forward to serving you throughout the 2020-2021 school year.

AUC Library Virtual Services for Undergraduate Students

How to Obtain a Library Barcode

All Library users must obtain a Library barcode in order to exercise borrowing privileges. Please email barcodes@auctr.edu or call the Library’s Circulation Services Desk at (404) 978-2097 to obtain a Library barcode. Your campus ID credentials are required for registration. After a barcode has been issued, the next step is to establish your online Library account here. Input your barcode and click on the SET/RESET PASSWORD button. You will be emailed a link to establish your password.

Get Additional Help Here

Contact the Biological Sciences Subject Librarian (Dr. Rosaline Odom, rodom@auctr.edu) for assistance.

Cell Biology

The cell (from Latin cella, meaning "small room") is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms. A cell is the smallest unit of life. Cells are often called the "building blocks of life". The study of cells is called cell biologycellular biology, or cytology.

Laboratory Techniques

  • Immunohistochemistry is an important application of monoclonal as well as polyclonal antibodies to determine the tissue distribution of an antigen of interest in health and disease. Also referred to as IHC, it is widely used for diagnosis of cancers; specific tumor antigens are expressed de novo or up-regulated in certain cancers.
  • Bioinformatics involves the integration of computers, software tools, and databases in an effort to address biological questions

Parking Lot Pick Up Service

During the spring semester (February 1 - May 7, 2021) AUC undergraduate students may request up to 10 books for pick up in the Library’s parking lot, located at the rear of the building. Parking Lot Pick Up is by appointment only. Services are available Monday through Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and on Friday at 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. More detailed instructions are included in the Parking Lot Pickup Instructions document displayed below.

Note: You will be required to wear a mask and present a valid campus ID card during your pick up appointment.

Requests may be submitted by placing a Hold on the material(s) needed in the Library’s catalog. Once the materials are available, you will be notified via email. Once you have been notified, please click on this link to schedule an appointment for pick up. If you need additional assistance, please email the Circulation Services Desk at circdesk@auctr.edu or call (404) 978-2097.