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Research at the university level can be intimidating. If you have questions about how to find information, our librarians are always ready to help, but sometimes it is good to have a written explanation that lets you see the big picture and learn at your own pace. These guides introduce concepts that may help you understand research assignments and learn to find good sources.

Quick Start Geology Resources

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Encyclopedia of Geology
A scholarly encyclopedia of geology and the earth sciences. (Full-text).
Encyclopedia of Sediments & Sedimentary Rocks
A scholarly encyclopedia of sediments. (Full-text).
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Basic information from specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks. (Full-text).
GeoRef
An index of journals, books, reports, and maps in the geosciences. (Some full-text).
Magill's Choice : Geology
A dictionary of terminology and concepts in geology. (Full-text).
Science and Technology
Journals in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, geology, physics, and materials science. (Some full-text).
U.S. Geological Survey Publications Warehouse
Research reports, books, maps and other publications in geology from 1882 to present. (Some full-text).
Web of Science


An index of high impact research journals in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. (Citations only).
Academic Search Complete
A multi-disciplinary database of journals, magazines, book chapters, and government reports. (Some full-text).