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Science Reference Center
  
NEW FOR 2009-2010 This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, and journals. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. Access is provided by the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM).
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AGRICOLA
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1970-present, updated monthly
Citations and abstracts for agricultural publications from the 15th century to the present, including articles from over 600 periodicals, USDA and state experiment station and extension publications, and selected books. Subjects include animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, food and human nutrition, and earth and environmental sciences. Many records are linked to full-text documents online. A resource of the National Agricultural Library. |
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CSA Biological Sciences
1982-present; updated monthly
Citations and abstracts to research in all areas of biological sciences, including biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology, and ecology. Coverage is from 1982 to the present. CSA Biological Sciences indexes over 6,000 primary journals plus patents, conference proceedings, books and reports. |
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General Science Collection
NEW FOR 2009-2010 A collection of over 200 journals covering such topics as particle physics, advanced mathematics, and nanotechnology. Access is provided by the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM). |
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GeoRefS
1785-present; updated twice monthly
GeoRefS contains citations to nearly 2 million records about geology and earth sciences. It is international in scope, and citations date from 1785 to the present. |
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GreenFILE
A freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. |
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JSTOR
1831-2004
Full-text backfiles to over 350 scholarly journals from more than 25 academic disciplines published between the 19th and 21st centuries in the JSTOR Arts & Sciences I, Arts & Sciences II, and Language & Literature collections. JSTOR provides complete journal backruns from the date of initial publication up to a "moving wall" of 3 to 5 years before the present year. |
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Plant Science
1994-present; updated monthly
Indexes literature from 1994-present on pathology, symbiosis, biochemistry, and genetics. |
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Public Affairs Index
1972-present; updated weekly
The Public Affairs Information Service indexes scholarly journal articles and reports related to international issues, including environmental issues, policy, and agriculture. Coverage is from 1972-present. |
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Science Citation Index Expanded
1997-present; updated weekly
Search citations and abstracts in more than 5,700 major journals across 164 scientific disciplines, including agriculture, astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, medicine, pharmacology, physics, plant sciences, psychiatry, and zoology. It is also possible to search for works that have cited a specific author or a specific work using this resource. Note: To limit searches to this database, click on the "Web of Science" tab, and then verify that only it is checked on the initial search screen. |
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TOXLINE
1996-present; updated monthly
The National Library of Medicine's index to scholarly literature in all areas of toxicology, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and mutagens and teratogens. This version provides citations from the last five years plus the current year. |
General Indexes to Magazine, Journal & Newspaper Articles | |
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Academic Search Premier
1975-present; updated daily
The world's largest academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier indexes nearly 8,050 publications and provides full text for nearly 4,600, including more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage also includes many newspapers and popular magazines and spans virtually every area of academic study since 1975. Updated daily. Access is provided by the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM). |
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MnLink
A shared catalog of Minnesota libraries, including the University of Minnesota. To search a large number of libraries at once, choose "Libraries - Academic" from the "Current Profile" list. Use the "Get it!" button to place Interlibrary Loan requests. |
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MnPALS
The online catalog to the library at Gustavus Adolphus College. Choose "All MnPALS Libraries" under "Library to Search" to search other MnPALS libraries (such as Minnesota State schools) and request books through Interlibrary loan. See our Guide to MnPALS for instructions. |
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WorldCat
1000 CE-present; updated daily
Includes over 40 million bibliographic records representing cataloged resources in 400 languages owned by libraries around the world. Materials date back to the 11th century. Owning libraries can be identified for books, journals, archival resources and electronic resources. Access to WorldCat is provided by the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM); the database can also be searched through its free web interface, at worldcat.org. |
Reference Sources Dissertations and Theses | |
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Dissertation Abstracts (Dissertations)
1861-present; updated monthly
Includes abstracts of over 1.5 million dissertations on all academic topics accepted at accredited institutions from 1861-present. Some masters theses and selected international dissertations from Canada, Great Britain, and Europe are also included. |
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Oxford Reference Online
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Over 100 full text language and subject dictionaries and reference works. Topics covered include general reference, language, science and medicine, humanities, social sciences, and business.
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Science Reference Center
NEW FOR 2009-2010 This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, and journals. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife. Access is provided by the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM).
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Websites Library Web Sites
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Global Warming & Climate Change Bibliography
This guide contains an overview and annotated bibliography intended to provide a review of the literature and vetted online resources on global warming and climate change. Cited materials are available online or may be obtained from the library or through interlibrary loan. Part of the Library of Congress's Science Tracer Bullet Series. |
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
From the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the IPCC assesses "the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation." The panel's websites features reports (including the 2007 report declaring "warming of the climate system is unequivocal"), details about working groups, press releases, and related material. Some documents available in multiple languages. |
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