Geology


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=Finding Books & Media= Books and media in the area of geology can be located in the library catalog using keywords or subject headings.

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Suggested Subject Headings:
Geology Mineralogy Dynamic and Structural Geology Paleontology Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Browse the Shelves by Call Number:
GB 651 - 2998 (Hydrology.Water) QE 1 - 996.5 (Geology)

=Recommended Reference Tools in the Library's Collection=

Books in the library's collection:
GB611 .H37 2003 Atlas of the Worlds Deserts GB2403.2 .H362 1994 Glacial Environments GB2514 .S65 B35 2009 Extreme Ice Now GB5014 .R62 1993 Earth Shock: Hurricanes, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tornadoes, and Other Forces of Nature REFGE10 .E38 2011 Environmental Encyclopedia REF QE5 .E513 2005 Encyclopedia of Earth and Physical Sciences QE38 .K45 2000 Environmental Geology QE71 .C65 2007 Over the Mountains: An Ariel View of Geology QE77 .C65 2008 Over the Rivers: An Ariel View of Geology QE363.2 .K529 2013 Earth materials : introduction to mineralogy and petrology QE363.8 .B565 2005 Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils QE372.2 .D93 2008 Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy QE501 .E27 2003 Earth QE763 .H35 2006 The Complete Guide to Prehistoric Life QE861.4 .F27 2009 Dinosaurs: A Concise Natural History REF TD173 .G38 2011 Encyclopedia of Pollution

Online:
Arabian Deserts: Nature, Origin, and Evolution Digital Terrain Analysis in Soil Science and Geology Dynamics of Ice Sheets and Glaciers Energy Resources and Systems Engineering Geology: Principles and Practice Instrumentation in Earthquake Seismology Land Use and Soil Resources Principles of Soil Conservation and Management Renewable and Alternative Energy Resources: A Reference Book Soil Pollution: Origin, Monitoring, and Remediation Structural Geology

=Recommended Databases:=

Academic Search Complete: the world's most comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, Academic Search Complete Tipsheet

Aerospace : covers all aspects of applied research in the aerospace and space sciences Environment Complete : deep coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy resources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more Environmental Engineering Abstracts : a comprehensive index to world literature on all technological and engineering aspects of air, water and soil quality, environmental safety, sustainability and energy production GeoRef: index and abstracts to articles, books, maps, reports, and other literature on geology and geosciences GeoScience World : includes peer-reviewed articles and other materials with linked reference lists from more than 30 high-impact journals in a broad range of geoscience areas Glossary of Geology : contains nearly 40,000 entries, including 3,600 new terms and nearly 13,000 entries with revised definitions from the previous edition LANDSAT 7 Satellite Image Server : provides digital snapshots of Ohio from space

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=Recommended Periodicals=

Browse Print Titles in the Library:
Discover E- The Environmental Magazine New Scientist Scientific American

E-Journals:
Earthquake Science Energy and Environment Research Geoderma Geological Journal Geological Magazine Geological Society of America Bulletin Geology Geology Today International Journal of Sediment Research Journal of Archaeological Science Journal of Structural Geology Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research Journal of Volcanology and Seismology Pollution Engineering Rocks and Minerals Soil and Environment Water Research ((a tutorial will be inserted here on how to locate geology using e-journal finder))

=Recommended Websites:= Geo.data.gov download, and use datasets that are generated and held by the Federal Government. How Stuff Works: Nature : contains information on natural disasters and environmental science How Volcanoes Work : describes the science behind volcanoes and volcanic processes National Geographic: Forces of Nature : discusses different environmental topics and had a photo gallery NOAA Climate web portal provides science and services about the climate information and data. NOAA National Oceanic and atmospheric administration  i s an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them. From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerc USGS: Geology for a Changing World:Rocks and Minerals : learn about the different minerals and types of rocks Volcano World : learn about volcanoes and get current eruption reports Web Soil Survey provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. It is operated by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and provides access to the largest natural resource information system in the world

=Professional Organizations:= American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association of Petroleum Geologists American Geological Intitute American Geophysical Union American Institute of Professional Geologists Association for Women Geologists Association of American Geographers Geological Society of America Society of Expliration Geophysicists

=Brush Up on the Basics= Need an overview on this topic? Check out these basic resources:

Audiovisual:
QE11 .C674 2007 Core Geology QE26.2 .E28 1992 Earth Revealed Set QE28.3 .H6984 2008 How the Earth Was Made: Great Lakes QE78 .G7438 2004 The Great Lakes: An Overview QE537 .J37 J37 2011 Japan's killer quake

Books:
GC21 .H585 2007 Science 101: Ocean Science GE110 .W55 2005 Environmental Science Demystified QC863.4 .M324 2013 Climate a very short introduction QC903 .M37 2014 Climate change a very short introduction QE28.3 .R63 2008 Earth Science and Human History 101 QE31 .M394 2007 Science 101: Geology QE31 .S64 2009 Geology for Nongeologist QE31 .W544 2004 Earth Science Demystified QE 432 .B56 2005 Rock and gem Geology: A Self Teaching Guide (online book)

Online Materials:
Anatomy of an Earthquake (online video) GeoCycles (online video) Into the Volcano (online video) Plate Tectonics (online video) Plate Tectonics: Secrets of the Deep (online video) Putting Down Root in Earthquake Country (USGS pamphlet) The Record of the Rocks (online video) Rocks and Minerals (online video) Rocks and Minerals Mined in Ohio and Their Uses (article from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources) Satellite Image Atlas of Glaciers of the World: Asia The Science of Pollution (online video)

=Document Your Sources= The Smucker Learning Center's documents and information Style Guides in the Library's collection: Ready Reference LB2369 .G53 2009 MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers Ready Reference BF76.7 .P83 2010 Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

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