Earth and Environmental Sciences
Books - Ebooks - Journals - Articles - Websites
The library's books on earth sciences and the environment can be found by searching the catalog. Call numbers for books on science begin with the letter Q. For more information on how to search the library's catalog, view our tutorial.
One can find Ebooks either by searching NetLibrary or by using the library's catalog. To retrieve only ebooks from a catalog search, use the advanced search option and choose "Ebooks only" under limits. To view books in the Net Library from home, you will first need to set up an account from a computer on campus. To learn more about searching NetLibrary, view our tutorial.
Articles can be searched online using the databases in the Alabama Virtual Library. Some available databases associated with earth science are listed below. (Descriptions are from the AVL databases description page.) For more information about using the Alabama Virtual Library view our tutorial.
Academic Search Premier - Full text and images from over 4,700 journals covering biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, etc.
Academic OneFile - Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995.
InfoTrac OneFile - A 'mega-content' database indexing over 6,000 periodicals, newspapers, and newswires with backfile coverage from 1980 to present, updated daily. The database includes full text articles for 3,000 periodicals, 89 wire services and business press releases. OneFile offers single source searching for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics.
Expanded Academic ASAP - Supports general reference needs of advanced high school and college undergraduate students. Indexes 2,600 journals with full text articles from 1,400 titles in academic disciplines including the arts, humanities, social sciences, and science and technology. The database indexes national news periodicals, general interest magazines, newswires, and the New York Times
The Directory of Open-Access Journals has also created a list of free, open-access, peer-reviewed journals which you can search for articles on earth sciences including ecology, environmental sciences, geography, geology, geophysics and geomagnetism, meteorology and climatology, and oceanography.
The Shelton State Community College Library holds print copies of many peer-reviewed science journals. To find out whether the library holds print copies of specific journals, use the advanced search option in the Library Catalog and limit to "Periodicals Only." To find out which journals are available electronically through the AVL, search SerialsSolutions. You may also want to browse the Directory of Open-Access Journals' list of open-access, peer-reviewed, online earth science journals.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an organization run by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This government organization "conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space, and sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans." The website includes current news, factual information and statistical information on: weather, ocean, satellites, fisheries, climate, research, coasts and charting and navigation throughout the nation. (From the Internet Public Library)
- Geosource
"Geosource is a collection of links to webpages with information in the subjects that are being taught and studied in the Faculty of Geographical Sciences of Utrecht Unversity, Netherlands. These are: Environmental Science and Policy Studies; Human Geography; Physical Geography; and Planning Science. Geosource intends to serve the academic community in the field of geography and planning and (to a lesser extent) geoscience and environmental science. It's compiled, updated and maintained by Jeroen Bosman, subject librarian for Geography, cartography, Planning and Environmental Science at the Uithof Library Centre of the Utrecht University Library." (From the Internet Public Library)
- Geology.com
This website provides current information about geological news, terms, maps, even jobs. A highlight of this site is the large number of satellite images of American states and cities, meteor impacts, and Asian and European countries. The site is maintained by Hobart King, an associate professor at Mansfield University. (From the Internet Public Library)
Ocean Research Institute
This site is strong in information about oceanographic research, including data about the ocean floor tectonics, research projects, and a searchable database of references to literature on this subject. It also contains some interesting links to earthquake information. (From the Internet Public Library)
Amazing Environmental Web Directory
"It is the largest exclusively environmental organization directory on the Web and includes sites from over 100 countries." (From the Internet Public Library) - Climate Change | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
You can find news, reports, and information on the impact of global warming. The site also has a browsable glossary of terms. (From the Internet Public Library)
EcoNet
"EcoNet: a decade of support for ecological sustainability and environmental justice." This site links to a variety of articles and action alerts on a number of environment-related topics. Also provides links to related sites on the internet. (From the Internet Public Library)
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