Representative Reference Sources for Environmental Science
When doing a search for information in Environmental Science, start by establishing a basic understanding of the terms and concepts in the field. Reference books such as dictionaries, handbooks, manuals and encyclopedias are great sources for this type of information.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
An online version of the traditional print encyclopedia, it is a great resource for basic information in multiple subject areas.
Encyclopedia of Globalization R 303.482 E56
Topics include issues from history, economics, environmentalism, political and cultural disciplines. The 1st volume includes a list of entries and a reader’s guide organizing entries on related topics.
Environmental Encyclopedia R 363.7 E609 2003
A great encyclopedia dedicated to environmental issues, concerns, and people who have made an impact in this field of study.
Environmental Contaminant Reference Databook R 363.738 P898e 1997
This reference tool provides entries for known environmental contaminants and the principle effects they have on the environment. The synonym index is very helpful in finding the proper contaminant.
Facts on File Dictionary of Environmental Science R 333.7 W984f 2007
Defines important terms in the field and illustrates its relationship to agriculture, biology, engineering, law, medicine and other disciplines.
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics R 540 C911 2004
This is a standard reference resource for scientists, engineers and students and provides broad coverage of data commonly used in the physical sciences.
Macmillan Encyclopedia of Chemistry R 540.3 M167 1997
This encyclopedia presents over 700 articles at a level appropriate for non-specialists.
Notable Natural Disasters R 551.5 N899 2007
Addresses both the scientific and social aspects of natural disasters, organized by type. Covers 100 specific events worldwide.
Dictionary of the Environment R 574.503 A416d 1991
This dictionary covers the broad scope of the environment including entries for terms, individuals, and events.
Plant Identification Terminology R 581.014 H314p 1994
An alphabetical glossary of terms commonly used in plant identification with accompanying line drawings.
Oxford Reference Online Online
An Electronic resource containing the full-texts of over 100 books of general reference including Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Finding Books and Other Items in the Library
To find books or other resources on Environmental Science in our general collection start by going to the ALEX online catalog and searching by subject. You can refine your search results by viewing the Related Subjects and associated subheadings. An additional strategy is to search by keyword, which broadens your search and retrieves more information.
Browse by call number:
· 363 other social problems & services
· 541 physical chemistry
· 543 analytical chemistry
· 547 organic chemistry
· 574 general biology
· 576 microbiology
· 581 botany
· 591 zoology
Resources for Finding Articles on Environmental Science
For the latest information from authoritative sources, use scholarly journals. Some online library databases like Academic Search Complete are general databases that contain information from multiple disciplines. The following databases are other examples, typically more specific in nature, that contain information geared towards this discipline.
Full text online access to journals published by the American Chemical Society. It offers a variety of methods to search in one or multiple journals.
Indexing annual reviews for biochemistry from 1930-present, it includes some full-text but is mostly abstracts.
Also an index of reviews, this resource deals with physical chemistry covering dates from 1950-present.
An index of reviews concerning the fields of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, it covers 1970-present.
Like the others, this resource indexes reviews concerning Microbiology from 1947-present.
Wiley InterScience (Formerly Blackwell Synergy)
Browse by specific subject area, like Earth and Environmental Science or use the advanced search option to find articles on a specific topic.
Environment Complete
Covers all subject areas, including ecology, geography, waste management, environmental law and others. Contains the full text for over 600 journals.
A multi-disciplinary database, you can narrow down your search to a specific subject area including Applied Science and Technology, Biology and Agriculture, and General Sciences.
Journal Finder
If you are having trouble finding the full text of a journal, Journal Finder can help point you towards the right database.
Web Resources in Environmental Science
There is a great variety of web sites that might be useful; the following are a few suggestions. For more web resources in this area, check out the library's delicious page of websites.
Bridgewater College’s Environmental Science Program
This is the home page for the Environmental Science program at Bridgewater College
Directory of Open Access Journals
Open access journals are e-journals that offer free full-text access. This site indexes open access journals that are refereed or peer-reviewed.
E-Journals.org
This site indexes e-journals from a variety of different disciplines. These international journals, may not be in English. Full-text is usually only available through a subscription to the journal.
EBSCOHost- Green File
A free resource from EBSCO, it indexes 600 titles covering law, science, economics, industry, etc: all the interdisciplinary aspects of environmental studies. Titles vary from scholarly publications to those with a more popular aim.
The Ecological Society of America
The home site for this organization has membership information, along with current issues and trends within this profession.
NASA Earth Observatory
Displays images from NASA sattelites illustrating climate change, natural disasters, and the wonderful features of Planet Earth. Featured articles and other scientific writings help to explain just want you are looking at, and its ramifications.
UNEP- Atlas of Our Changing Environment
Provides satellite imagary comparing various points on earth from 20-30 years ago to today, Illustrating enviornmental changes. Images can be downloaded in various formats or saved to powerpoint.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This site is the official site of the Environmental Protection Agency. This site provides data and articles concerning the American environment.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
This site is the official site of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The site provides articles and information on key issues concerning our environment.
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