Finding Articles

Earth Science Related Databases

GeoRef Key Resource The core index in geology, GeoRef provides access to the geoscience literature of the world. Contains references to geoscience journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports and theses. The database also includes references to all publications of the U.S. Geological Survey. North American coverage is from 1785 - present; worldwide coverage is from 1933 - present. Subjects covered include: areal geology, economic geology, engineering geology, environmental geology, extraterrestrial geology, geochemistry, geochronology, geophysics, hydrogeology and hydrology, marine geology and oceanography, mathematical geology, mineralogy and crystallography, paleontology, petrology, seismology, stratigraphy, structural geology, surficial geology.

Science Citation Index (Available through Web of Science) A multidisciplinary, citation index with searchable author abstracts, covering the journal literature of the sciences, including geology. Coverage is from 1987 to the present.

Applied Science and Technology Index Indexes and abstracts magazine and journal articles related to the applied and physical sciences. Full Text coverage for selected periodicals is also included. Periodical coverage includes trade and industrial publications, journals issued by professional and technical societies, and specialized subject periodicals, as well as special issues such as buyers' guides, directories, and conference proceedings. Coverage is from 1993 to the present. Since this resource indexes articles across a number of science disciplines, indexing of geology-related information is shallow. Includes coverage in the areas of atmospheric sciences, geology, mineralogy, oceanography.

Academic Search Premier and/or Expanded Academic ASAP Both databases lead to magazine and journal articles from all discipline areas including the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. These databases may be an adequate place to start your research; however, for more comprehensive coverage of geology-related topics, search the core index, GeoRef. Both sources index popular magazine articles and scholarly journal articles.

Geography Geography is a subset of GEOBASE, the Elsevier/Geo Abstracts database. It covers the international literature in physical and human geography, providing access to information from over 2000 journals, monographs, books, conference proceedings reports, and theses. Database coverage is from 1994 to the present.

Environmental Sciences Databases

EIS: Digests of Environmental Impact Statements Indexes and abstracts environmental impact statements issued by the federal government. EIS extracts the key issues from complex government-released environmental impact statements, converting massive documents into concise, readable abstracts. Each entry includes a clear description of the project, sections on positive impact and negative consequences, and legal mandates. Areas of coverage related to the environmental sciences include: hazardous substances, land use, parks, refuges, forests, and water. Coverage is from 2000 to the present.

Environment Abstracts Annual REFERENCE Z5322 .E2 E56 This annual publication selectively indexes scientific, popular, and business journals as well as proceedings, newsletters, and reports. The articles and documents include address "the impact of humankind and technology on the environment" in such topics as pollution, hazardous waste, climate change, biodiversity, and conservation of species. Of specific note, this source focuses on coverage of source materials on applied environmental research, analysis, and evaluative assessments, as opposed to materials on pure scientific research or engineering and technolgy in fields related to the environment. Coverage is from the early 1980's (with some gaps) to the present.

Pollution Abstracts Pollution Abstracts combines information on scientific research and government policies in a single resource. It Indexes journal articles, conference proceedings, and miscellaneous documents. Major areas of coverage include: air pollution, marine pollution, freshwater pollution, sewage and wastewater treatment, waste management, land pollution, toxicology and health, noise, radiation, environmental action. Coverage is from 1981 to the present.

Open Access Resources

Finding Books & Media

Online Catalogs

IUCAT - Indiana University's online catalog.

IUPUI WorldCat - IUPUI WorldCat allows you to search Indiana University Libraries' holdings and worldwide holdings simultaneously. You can request items through Request Delivery and Interlibrary Loan in IUPUI WorldCat.

E-Book Collections

netLibrary - A collection of electronic books covering all subject areas including earth sciences and environmental sciences topics.

Books24x7: ITPro - Provides access to electronic books related to technology, including GIS systems, data mining, computer programming, etc.

Locating Geology or Earth Sciences Books by Call Number

Interested in physically browsing our book collection for books on geology? Go to the book stacks (3rd and 4th Floors) of University Library and look up the following call number ranges. Please Note: this list does not represent all titles or subjects of interest to those engaged in geology study. Consult the online catalog, IUCAT, for additional areas of interest.

Library of Congress (LC) Call Numbers Covering Geology or Earth Sciences

Subclass QE - 4th Floor

QE1-996.5 		Geology QE1-350.62			General 					Including geographical divisions QE351-399.2		Mineralogy QE420-499		Petrology 				Igneous rocks, volcanic ash, 				tufa, etc.; sedimentary rocks, sedimentology; 				metamorphic rocks, metamorphism QE500-639.5		Dynamic and structural geology - includes Geochemistry QE521-545			Volcanoes and earthquakes QE601-613.5			Structural geology QE640-699		Stratigraphy QE701-760		Paleontology QE760.8-899.2		Paleozoology QE901-996.5		Paleobotany 

Subclass QC - 4th Floor

QC801-809		Geophysics 

Subclass GB - 3rd Floor

GB3-5030		Physical geography GB400-649			Geomorphology. Landforms. Terrain GB447					Climatic geomorphology GB448					Slopes GB450-460				Coasts GB461-468.995			Reefs GB471-478.995			Islands GB500-555				Mountains. Orography GB561-649				Other natural landforms: Flood plains, 					caves, deserts, dunes, etc. GB651-2998		Hydrology. Water GB980-2998			Ground and surface waters GB980-992				Watersheds. Runoff. Drainage GB1001-1199.8			Groundwater. Hydrogeology GB1201-1598				Rivers. Stream measurements GB1601-2398				Lakes. Limnology. Ponds. Lagoons GB2401-2598				Ice. Glaciers. Ice sheets. Sea ice GB2601-2798				Snow. Snow surveys GB2801-2998				Hydrometeorology GB5000-5030		Natural disasters 

Subclass GC - 3rd Floor

GC1-1581		Oceanography 

Subclass TA - 4th Floor

TA703-712		Engineering geology. Rock mechanics. Soil mechanics. 

Subclass TC - 4th Floor

TC1- TC 1800		Hydraulic engineering.  Ocean Engineering 

Subclass TN - 4th Floor

TN1-997			Mining engineering. Metallurgy 

Subclass TD - 4th Floor

TD1-1066		Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering (includes environmental   			pollution & water pollution) 

Subclass S - 4th Floor

S590-599.9		Soils. Soil science 				Including soil surveys, soil chemistry, 				soil structure, soil-plant relationships 

Subclass QC - 4th Floor

QC851-999		Meteorology. Climatology  				Including the earth's atmosphere  

For a complete listing of all LC Call Numbers, go to the Library of Congress Classification Outline.

Reference Materials

Please Note: The print resources designated as REFERENCE can be found on the 2nd Floor of University Library in the Reference Collection. Resources designated as STACKS are located on either the 3rd or 4th Floors of University Library.

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

• Dana's New Mineralogy STACKS QE372 .D23 1997
• A Dictionary of Earth Sciences STACKS QE5 .D54 1999 (also available electronically)
• Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences REFERENCE QC854 .E522 2003 v. 1-6
• Encyclopedia of Deserts REFERENCE GB611 .E65 1999
• Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs REFERENCE QE862.D5 C862 1997
• Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences STACKS QE5 .E5137 1996 v. 1-2
• Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes REFERENCE QE521 .R58 2001
• Encyclopedia of Environmental Pollution and Cleanup REFERENCE TD173 .E53 1999 v. 1-2
• Encyclopedia of Environmental Studies REFERENCE TD9 .A84 2001
• Encyclopedia of Geochemistry REFERENCE QE515 .E48 1999
• Encyclopedia of Human Evolution and Prehistory REFERENCE GN281 .E53 2000
• Encyclopedia of Hydrology and Water Resources REFERENCE GB655 .E53 1999
• Encyclopedia of Minerals STACKS QE355 .R6 1990
• Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences REFERENCE GC9 .E57 2001 v. 1-6
• Encyclopedia of Paleontology REFERENCE QE703 .E58 1999 v. 1-2
• Encyclopedia of Prehistory REFERENCE QE26.3 .L36 2002
• Encyclopedia of Rocks and Minerals STACKS QE423 .C57 1996
• Encyclopedia of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks REFERENCE QE471.2 .E53 2003
• Encyclopedia of Volcanoes REFERENCE QE522 .E53 2000
• Geology
• Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions, and Identification REFERENCE QE392 .W37 1994
• Gemstones of North America REFERENCE QE392.5.N6 S5 v.3
• Glossary of Geology REFERENCE QE5 .B38 2005
• Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms REFERENCE QE461 .I446 2002 (also available electronically)
• Mineralogy Database
• McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
• The New Penguin Dictionary of Geology REFERENCE QE5 .K42 2001
• Oxford Companion to the Earth STACKS QE5 .O94 2000
• Simon & Schuster Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures REFERENCE QE841 .M225 1999

Handbooks & Field Guides

• AGI Data Sheets: for Geology in the Field, Laboratory, and Office STACKS QE52 .A36 1989
• Field Manual for the Amateur Geologist: Tools and Activities for Exploring Our Planet STACKS QE45 .C83 1995
• Field Guide to Prehistoric Life STACKS QE711.2 .L34 1985a
• Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals REFERENCE QE367.2 .P68 1996
• Fluid Physics in Geology: An Introduction to Fluid Motions on Earth's Surface and Within Its Crust STACKS QE517.5 .F87 1997
• Gemstones REFERENCE QE392 .H35 2002
• Geologic Guidebooks of North America Database - index to guidebooks
• Handbook of Indiana geology STACKS QE109 .A5 1922 REFERENCE QE109 .A5 1922
• Minerals of the World STACKS QE363 .J613 2002
• Rocks and Minerals REFERENCE QE431.2 .P45 2002

Style Manuals

• Chicago Manual of Style REFERENCE DESK Z253 .U69 2003
• Geowriting: A Guide to Writing, Editing, and Printing in Earth Science REFERENCE QE48.85 .G44 1995 STACKS QE48.85 .G44 1995
  • provides suggestions for the types of style guides to follow (all are included here in this list)
• Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (Turabian) REFERENCE DESK LB2369 .T8 1996 STACKS LB2369 .T8 1996
  • popular style format used in college departments of geology
• Scientific Style and Format: The CBE Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers REFERENCE T11 .S386 1994
• Suggestions to Authors of the Reports of the United States Geological Survey GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.2:Su 3/5/991
  • aimed at authors of U.S. Geological Survey publications
• Assembling a List of Works Cited (Duke University Libraries)
• Writer's Handbook: Citing References in Your Paper (The Writing Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Web Resources

Geology or Earth Sciences Resources on the Internet

The Internet resources listed below are primarily gateways or portals to geosciences resources. Those items marked Key Resource are particularly rich resources for geology information/research.

Maps, Including Guides to Using or Finding Maps

• USGS National Map
• Binn College Library - Atlases & Maps

Mineralogical Data

• Mindat.org
• Mineral Identification Key, Mineralogical Society of America

Paleontology Collections

• Paleontology Portal

State and Regional Geology

• Indiana Geological Survey
• USGS links to regional and State geology

Specialized Geological Sites

• Large Marine Ecosystems of the World
• USGS National Earthquake Information Center
• Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks, Minerals, and Textures
• USGS: This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics

Other Sites

Geology Resources, by IUPUI Department of Geology Provides a topical organization of resources related to geology. Also provides links to student resources such as: research tools & field equipment, geology field camps, geological & environmental organizations, etc.

Indiana Geological Survey, by Indiana Geological Survey An applied research institute of Indiana University providing information about Indiana geology. The Indiana Geological Survey publishes reports, maps, bulletins, guidebooks, and open-file studies on Indiana geology.

Infomine Scholarly Internet Resource Collections: Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computing & Math, by academic librarians "INFOMINE is a virtual library of Internet resources relevant to faculty, students, and research staff at the university level. It contains useful Internet resources such as databases, electronic journals, electronic books, bulletin boards, mailing lists, online library card catalogs, articles, directories of researchers, and many other types of information."

Internet Public Library, Science & Technology Subject Collections, by University of Michigan School of Information Provides access to a large number of annotated resources, organized by "sub-heading". Areas pertinent to geology include: Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences & Ecology, Paleontology, etc.

Internet Resources in the Earth Sciences, by UC Berkeley Library Organizes links by topic areas including: Earth Sciences, Geography, Geophysics/Seismology, Oceanography, etc.

Purdue University Earth and Atmospheric Science Subject Guides, by Carolyn J. Laffoon, MLS Covers areas such as: General Geology, Geoscience Teaching, Glacial Geology, Oceanography, Paleontology, Sedimentology, and Structural Geology. Guides on Geophysics, Geochemistry, and Engineering and Environmental Geosciences are also included.

Purdue University Earth and Atmospheric Science Quick Reference, by Carolyn J. Laffoon, MLS Directs users to 'quick reference' resources in the area of geology such as: associations, dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, map links, GIS information, etc.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), by USGS, U.S. Department of the Interior Key Resource Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. The USGS is a major producer of geological information. This site includes resources covering: floods, ground water, water quality, earthquakes, volcanoes, geologic mapping, land cover, minerals, natural contaminants, human impacts, etc.

The WWW Virtual Library: Earth Science, by volunteers, who compile pages of key links for particular areas in which they are expert Another gateway resource that organizes links by topic area.

Resumes

• CollegeGrad.com
• Jobsmart.org
• Rockport Institute
• Science Jobs Toolbox

Job Boards

• Earthworks-jobs.com
• Jobs in Geology
• Jobs in Geology and Earth Sciences

Graduate Schools

•  College Source Online

Government Information

The federal government is a major publisher of geology reports and publications. Below are resources produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Most of these resources are indexed in GeoRef [CSA-Web]. USGS publications can be shelved either in the Library's General Collection (Stacks), for older materials, or the Library's Government Documents collection, for newer materials. Many publications are also electronically accessible, and the online catalog will often reflect this. Be sure to contact the Geology liaison, Ed Gonzalez, if you need assistance in locating materials. Please note: this is not an exhaustive listing of USGS publications available at University Library.

• United States Geological Survey Yearbook (replaced by the Annual Financial Report in the late 1990's) Earlier years in stacks by call number: STACKS QE76 .U55 1980 to present - available either via microfiche or paper: GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.1/2: In general, perform a Title search on 'Geological Survey Yearbook' in IUCAT for a listing of holdings Selected online access at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/products/books/yrbooks.html

• U.S. Geological Survey General Publications Available in varying formats, microfiche or paper, early 1980's to the present: GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.2: Check IUCAT for a specific title or series name. Selected online access at: http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/pubs/

• U.S. Geological Survey Bulletins (Results of geological studies) Years not in one location, can be in either: STACKS QE 75 .A3 or GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.3 Check IUCAT for a specific title or series name. Selected online access at: http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/pubs/

• U.S. Geological Survey Circulars (Reports on geological studies) Available in paper: GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.4 Beginning in the early 1980's, individual item records were included in IUCAT. To locate a specific circular from this period, perform a 'Title' search in IUCAT; otherwise, try the series name. Selected online access at: http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/pubs/

• Water Supply Papers (Water resources research reports) Older issues (pre-1980): STACKS TC801 .U2 Holding information in IUCAT is sporadic, and the catalog has two serial records leading to the series: 'Water-supply paper' which covers 1908-1947 and 'Geological Survey water-supply paper' which covers 1950-1981. 1980's to the present: Government Documents I 19.13 Locate more current holdings (beginning around 1981) in IUCAT via a Title search. Selected Water Supply Papers are available at: http://water.usgs.gov/pubs/wsp/

• Professional Papers (Formal reports of USGS studies) In general, Professional Papers are located in two areas: STACKS QE75 .A4 or GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.16 To locate a specific Professional Paper, type the title in IUCAT. If this does not bring up the paper, perform a periodical title search on the following titles and locate your paper number: Periodical Title Search: Professional paper (Geological Survey (U.S.)) includes papers 14-215, call number: STACKS QE75 .A4 Periodical Title Search: Geological Survey Professional Paper includes papers 216-858, call number: STACKS QE75 .A4 Professional Papers are indexed in: GeoRef (selectively) Guide to USGS Publications REFERENCE QE77 .G84 1996 Catalog of U.S. Government Publications 1994 - on; available in print 1933-present: GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS GP 3.8 Beginning in the early eighties, professional papers were entered into the online catalog as separate records; therefore, there is title, author, keyword, and subject access beginning from this period on. If you are looking for a professional paper on a subject, perform a keyword search and include this phrase: and professional paper Ex. water and professional paper Selected online access at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/products/books/profpaper.html

Below are additional Government Documents related to Geology. University Library may have access to these resources. Check IUCAT.

• National Water Conditions GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS MICROFICHE I 19.42:

• Water Resources Investigations (Informal water resources studies & reports) GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.42/4: Selected online access at: http://water.usgs.gov/pubs/wri/

• Water Resources Data for Indiana GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS MICROFICHE I 19.53/2: IN

• Earthquakes & Volcanoes GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS PAPER OR MICROFICHE I 19.65:

• Open-File Reports (covers various topic areas) GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.76: Selected online access at: http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/pubs/

• U.S. Geological Survey Digital Data Series (covers various topics in digital format) GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS MEDIA I 19.121:

• Minerals Yearbook GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS I 19.165 Online access at: http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/myb.html