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Cynthia Harrison Subject Librarian
330.941.3680 Overview
Maag Library provides access to Geology books, journals and data through print and online resources. The specific resources listed below are a portion of what is available through the library. For additional assistance Ask a Librarian! |
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Use these encyclopedias, dictionaries and almanacs for background information about Geology or for definitions and general information.
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Books can be found through MaagNet, the Maag Library online catalog, or through the
OhioLINK Catalog, which locates items available at other OhioLINK institutions. These OhioLINK items can be requested and delivered to Maag Library for pickup.
Not sure of a topic? Here are a few Library of Congress Subject Headings that can get you started:
For more help locating resources, see Finding Books. Browsing for books
Geology resources are located throughout the library; items in the Reference Room, Serials (journals) or in the circulating collection are
all arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification System. Once a useful book or journal is located in one of
these areas, use that same call number to locate information on the same or similar topics in other areas of the library.
See Call Numbers and Floor Plans for assistance.
Some of the call numbers where Geology information can be found includes:
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Geology articles are available in print and electronic sources. The information below will help decide where to begin searching for articles.
Articles in print Geology journals that Maag Library receives in print can be located by searching MaagNet or browsing by call number. These journals are
located on the sixth floor of Maag Library and are arranged in Library of Congress (LC) call number order.
Online Articles
Many Geology journals are now available through online subscription databases and through the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center. Various terms can be used to search these databases, including author, subject, keywords and relevant dates. Most databases allow access by current YSU faculty, students and staff from off campus, although a few are restricted to in-library use only. For more information about connecting from home, see off-campus access.
These databases provide a starting point for research. To see other available databases, visit the Research Databases page.
For additional assistance in finding journals available through Maag Library, use the Maag Journal Finder. You can search for a specific journal by title or ISSN or browse the Earth and Environmental Sciences category. |
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The links below provide access to Geology resources on the Internet.
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