Earth Sciences Librarian
Key Resources in Earth Sciences
- GeoRef This link opens in a new windowThe major index to the international geological literature from 1785 to the present. Covers geology, geochemistry, geophysics, mineralogy, petrology, economic geology, hydrology, oceanography, geomorphology, and engineering geology.
- GeoScienceWorldA searchable full-text collection of journals and ebooks published by several prominent geoscience society publishers. Searches, result lists, and article records are fully integrated with GeoRef.
- USGS publications warehouse This link opens in a new windowContains citations and, in many instances, full-text for publications of the US Geological Survey, dating back to the 1880s. Advanced search allows you to limit to specific numbered series, reports and maps, including the USGS Professional Papers, Bulletin, Open-File Report, Scientific Investigations and Water Resources Investigation Report.
- USGS National Geologic Maps DatabaseLocate geologic maps using a standardized lexicon of geologic names or through a map interface. Access historic topographic maps through TopoView.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowCitation database with multidisciplinary coverage of journals in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities. Indexes the journal literature and tracks article citation histories.