Geosciences
The geosciences at IUP cover everything from astronomy to oceanography to stratigraphy, and pull in information from across the scientific spectrum. Physics, mathematics, chemistry, environmental studies, ecology – all of these various disciplines contribute to the wealth of scientific information available in the geosciences. Because they are so broad, you may see resources in this guide that are found in other guides. However, this list should point you in the right direction for finding essential research information in geoscience.
Databases
The following databases include information on the geosciences. They are organized in recommended order of use (the “first string” databases are listed at the top).
Applied Science & Technology Abstracts
Environmental Issues & Policy Index
Dictionaries
Facts on File Dictionary of Earth Science (2006) [REF] QE5 .F318 2006
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Earth Science (2003) E-Book via NetLibrary
Encyclopedias
Astronomy Encyclopedia (2002) [REF] QB14 .A876 2002
Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics (2001) [REF] QB14 .E534 2001
Encyclopedia of Earth Science (2005) [REF] QE5 .K85 2005
Encyclopedia of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks (2003) OVERSIZE QE471.2 .E53 2003
Encyclopedia of Field and General Geology (1988) [REF] QE5 .E515 1988
Videos
The IUP Library owns a number of videos (VHS and DVD formats) on the geoscience. Click on the series title below to see the individual videos.
The Learning Channel’s PaleoWorld: Dinosaurs
Web Resources
National Earthquake Information Center
National Geophysical Data Center
National Oceanic & Atomospheric Association
International Ocean Drilling Program
United States Geological Survey
Professional Associations
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