Research Guide: Earth Sciences

Welcome to the Research Guide for Earth Sciences. Here you will find a selection of resources to help you get started. This page is organized via the tabs which designate the section of the Research Guide. Under each tab you will find resources specific to that tab. Here are some places to start when you're not sure where to begin:

 

Background information on a topic can often be found in encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources. There are encyclopedias in the reference area on the first floor of Milne Library that cover most topics.  In addition, you can try the Gale Virtual Reference Library.  Books often treat a topic more comprehensively than journal articles. Books can be a good place to find an overview of a topic. References to additional articles and books can often be found in a bibliography at the end of a chapter. Since journal articles are often more focused than books, they may provide more specific information than books. References to additional articles and books can often be found in a bibliography at the end of an article. Information in journal articles is usually more current than information in books.

 

Databases to begin your research (more are listed under the Databases & Journals tab above)

Library Catalog
Use the library catalog to find books, videos, print journal titles, compact discs, reserves, and other materials. It does NOT have information about individual journal articles. The Advanced Search feature allows limiting by language, collection, document type, year.
Academic Search Premier Oneonta only
Academic Search Premier (a link on the Milne Library home page) is a good place to begin a search.  There are many full-text articles available. Searches can be limited to only peer-reviewed (scholarly) journals.
GeoRef Oneonta only
Available through FirstSearch. Index (with abstracts) to geosciences literature.  The best place to search when a very comprehensive search is required.  Also useful when searching for a specific geographical location.
ScienceDirect Oneonta only
Provides full-text access to scholarly articles.

Subject Librarian

If you need help, please contact:

Nancy Cannon

Acting Head of Reference, Electronic Resources Coordinator, Reference/Instruction Librarian
Degrees: MLS, BS in Biology
Reference Office, 109 Milne Library; (607) 436-2160
cannonnsd@oneonta.edu


Don't forget to schedule a research consultation (a personal appointment with a librarian for research help) if you desire. This service is free and can really help if you're getting stuck!