http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/page.phtml?page_id=60 Geography is the study of the earth's surface and the interaction of human societies with their surrounding landscape. It has ties to both the physical and the social sciences. The student of geography might use books and journals, maps and atlases, reference books and government documents in research. This guide describes some of the most important reference tools in the field of geography. It is not complete; don't hesitate to ask a librarian for further assistance. Note: The Robert Moline Map Library, one of the largest map collections in the state, is housed in Nobel Hall. en-us Some Library, 2005 ahulsebe@gac.edu http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/ 100 40 LibData RSS Feed A specialized dictionary that tries to capture significant changes in the field as they relate to theory and gender. Includes geographic approaches to such topics as sisterhood, nature, identity, and justice. The bibliography at the back of the volume provides a gateway to the most important books and essays on the topic. This three-volume compendium lists the exact location of places around the world, as well as giving a very brief definition or description. Recently updated to reflect new and renamed places. Offers over 6,000 brief definitions of topics in the field, including geographic aspects of meteorology, climatology, biogeography, ecology, geology, population, migration, agriculture, industry, transport, and development. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1957 Gives definitions and discussions of terms and concepts in the field of physical geography. This work defines and discusses not only concepts but other terms and topics in the field of human geography. A single-volume work consisting of essays organized by broad topic, including landscapes and people, society and culture, community and social life, economy and technology, and public life. A thematic introduction to the people and the culture of the plains, organized by topics such as African Americans, architecture, film, images and icons, Native Americans, politics and government, protest and dissent, and water. Covers eight regions, offering insight into their culture and aspects of popular culture, religion, food, folklore, and language. This 12-volume set covers all aspects of the cultures of the southern United States, including volumes on religion, language, foodways, environment, literature, music, law and politics, and more. Covers the American frontier and the West from pre-colonial times - encompassing "the West" in the American imagination, not just the geographic area west of the Mississippi. Alphabetically organized, with articles on people, events, places, concepts, and topics. The 5,000+ articles in this resource give a remarkably complete overview of current knowledge about the region. Entries are arranged alphabetically by country, by topic (such as slavery, art, Asians in Latin America), and biographically. Articles are written by experts and are followed by selective bibliographies. Intended to be the most comprehensive standard reference work on the region, this set covers East, Southeast, South, Central, and West-Southwest Central Asia, from Japan to Turkey, Khazakstan to Indonesia. The focus in on the twentieth century, with articles covering places, peoples, geography, the arts, economics, religion, and more. Covers a wide variety of topics in politics, history, economics, religion, sociology, culture, and geography of 23 predominantly Muslim countries. Articles are intended for a non-specialist readership, and controversial issues are covered in a non-partisan manner. Covers the physical and cultural geography of the arctic, including ecology and the environment, economics, history and archaeology, oceanography, peoples, and politics. A three-volume encyclopedia covering countries and regions, organizations, significant figures, and topic relating to the developing world including Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Though its focus is primarily on political developments, this set also covers cultural, economic, and social trends since World War II. Short, well-documented articles on prominent people, places, events, and institutions. Covers the peoples, civilizations, and history of Africa. Articles cover countries, individuals, ethnic groups, and many topics such as African art, transportation, gender, ecosystems, symbolism, and religion. Books are shelved in general subject categories using the Library of Congress classification system. You may want to supplement your use of the catalog with browsing shelf areas for your topic. Below is a brief listing of some of the subject locations in the field of geography. CC Archaeology D,E,F History G Geography (General) GA Cartography GB Physical Geography GC Oceanography GF Human Ecology. Anthropogeography GN Anthropology HB Demography HF 1-8000 Economic Geography QC 851-999 Meteorology. Climatology For more information and additional suggestions, see the Databases Guide for Geography. An electronic index to journal articles, books, and maps in the field of geography from the American Geographical Society collection. This work covers topics such as biogeography, climatology, human geography, hydrology, and physical geography as well as regional geography. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1961 The Science Citation Index Expanded, the Social Sciences Citation Index, and the Arts & Humanities Citation Index of the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI). Besides indexing a wide range of journals in the sciences, social sciences, and history, this resource allows you to search for articles that cite a specific author or published work. Coverage from 1997 to the present. Click on the "Web of Science" tab to limit your search to one or more specific citation databases. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1962 Additional journals may be available in full text through various subscription databases. Print journals are housed in the periodicals collection on the first floor of the library. a US government clearinghouse for federal, state, and local geospatial data. Includes tools for creating maps (a "what" and "where" query form pulls up available files) as well as a selection of ready-made maps. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1963 a directory of sources for human geography, physical geography, planning, geoscience, and environmental science. Organized by topic, region and country, and by type: organizations, journals, and institutions. Maintained by Jeroen Bosman at the Central Library, Utrecht University. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1964 from the Library of Congress. Historically important maps organized thematically. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1965 from the Minnesota Historical Society; includes the first government land survey from 1848 to 1907 as well as BML maps through 2001. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1966 from the General Libraries, University of Texas at Austin, this site provides an excellent and frequently updated list of over 2,400 online maps in digital form. Organized primarily by region and country, this site also includes maps of current interest, linked to world events. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1967 from the Library of Congress, provides maps of places that are currently getting attention. Part of their Geography and Maps collection. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1968 from the Association of American Geographers, this is a map-based set of links to "the world's best" sites for visual information about places around the world, chosen to provide a high-quality sense of a specific place. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1969 a project housed at Florida International University. By selecting a specific place, this sites provides aerial satellite images. You can zoom in and out or "fly" across an area. Additionally, by clicking on a point in any US location, detailed data opens in another window, down to the block level. This project combines information from the Census, NASA, the Geologic Survey, and other public sources into a single, powerful tool. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1970 Provides a wealth of information about populations and places in the United States, drawing on census data. The powerful search facility can be used to pinpoint tables of data and to create maps based on the variables you supply. Mapping tools enable creation of thematic maps from national to street level. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1971 allows for downloading data sets and making your own maps by applying layers of information. Also includes printable maps of the states and other information. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1972 An amazing tool. The viewer allows users to zoom in on any part of the U.S. and choose map layers that include elevation, roads, water, land use, and even detailed aerial satellite images. Whether you're examining a region, a state, or a few city blocks, this tool offers access to a wealth of cartographic information. http://gustavus.edu/academics/library/libdata_pos/slink.phtml?page_id=60&element_id=1973 Geographica Restituta Per Globi Trientes - http://www.flickr.com/photos/normanbleventhalmapcenter/2709981627/ Dymaxion Projection Globe - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jason_coleman/128731804/ IMG_5147 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/fdecomite/2153988385/