Essential Databases
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GeoRef This link opens in a new windowGeoRef is the most comprehensive bibliographic database in the geosciences and continues to grow by more than 100,000 references a year.
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Web of Science Core Collection This link opens in a new windowWeb of Science Core Collection indexes primary journals and article citations in several databases spanning a wide range of disciplines.
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Springer Nature Link (formerly SpringerLink)Full-text of Springer journals in life sciences, chemical sciences, geosciences, computer science, mathematics, engineering, environmental sciences, and more.
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AAPG DatapagesAmerican Association of Petroleum Geologists: AAPG Bulletin (1917 - current ) as well as special volumes, titles, and regional groups.
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ScopusAbstracts and citations of peer-reviewed global literature covering the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts & humanities.
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USGS Publications WarehouseAccess over 180,000 publications written by USGS scientists over the century-plus history of the bureau.
How to get full-text
The View Now UK button appears next to citations on many of your database search results. Click the button to access full text article or to submit a request.
The LibKey browser extension provides one-click access to available library resources when you're searching the open web (including Google Scholar). View a quick installation tutorial.
UK Libraries Interlibrary Loan
Use interlibrary loan (ILL) to request materials directly.
Class slides and self-paced research modules
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Open Academic ResearchA self-paced library research Canvas course for graduate students designed to help you lay the groundwork for a career in academic research. Choose your own modules and work at your own pace.
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Generative AI and Information Literacy CourseSelf-paced course designed as an introduction to evaluating generative AI output and exploring the risks and benefits of generative AI tools
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Online Information Literacy CourseSelf-paced foundations of academic research course that reviews how to navigate and use library resources and services
STEM Librarian
Helene Gold
Contact:
William T. Young Library
(859) 218-1424
Subjects: Earth & Environmental Sciences, Engineering