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Resources for library research in the geosciences.

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Background Information

AccessScience
- Reference resource covering major scientific disciplines with links to primary sources
- Online equivalent to the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology and the McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
Annual Reviews
A collection of critical review articles across the sciences. Search by topic, author, or journal, or browse the earth sciences collection.
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
Today's Science
- Searchable reference index of articles
- Glossary of scientific terms and biographies on important figures in science
- Draws on major scientific journals, magazines and newspapers in the United States and abroad
- Offers teacher content, including specific National Science Education Standards
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
Coverage: September 1992-Present

Search the Literature

GeoRef
The most comprehensive geological sciences database; contains articles, books, and conference proceedings, as well as all publications of the USGS.
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
Coverage: 1785-present for the geological literature of North America; 1933-present for the rest of the world
GEOBASE
Covers worldwide literature in geology, ecology, and related disciplines. 2.4 million records include journal articles, books, conference papers, and reports.
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
Coverage: 1980-present
Scopus
Like Web of Science, Scopus allows you to search the scientific literature and find citing articles.
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
Lyell Collection
Search key publications of the Geological Society of London, including journals and book series.
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.

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Subjects: Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology, Energy, Environmental Studies, Exercise & Sport Science, Geological Sciences, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics (Academic Discipline)

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