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Where do I start my research?
A good way to start your research is to define your
topic by using subject dictionaries and to find background information
in encyclopaedias such as:
| Dictionary of Physical Geography (3rd edn, 2000) |
Online dictionary via Xreferplus |
Encyclopedia of earth science |
Sci Ref QE 5 .K85 2005 |
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Encyclopedia of geology (5 vols)
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Sci Ref QE 5 .E5165 2005
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Encyclopedia of paleontology |
Sci Ref QE 703 .E523 1999 |
Encyclopedia of volcanoes |
Sci Ref QE 522 .E53 2000 |
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Glossary of geology |
Sci Ref QE 5 .G37 2005
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| Google Maps; Google Maps Australia |
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Lexicool |
Online directory of bilingual and multilingual dictionaries and glossaries |
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McGraw-Hill dictionary of earth science
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Sci Ref QE 5 .M364 1997
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McGraw-Hill dictionary of geology and mineralogy
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Sci Ref QE 5 .M3654 1997
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Ore mineral atlas |
Sci Ref QE 390 .M37 2004 |
The Oxford companion to the earth
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Sci Ref QE 5 .O94 2000 |
Oxford English Dictionary (OED) Online |
Meaning, history and pronunciation of over half a million words |
Sciences of the earth (2 vols) |
Sci Ref QE 11 .S38 1998 |
Smithells metals reference book |
Sci Ref TN 671 .S55 2004 |
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Treatise on geochemistry (10 vols)
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Sci Ref QE 515 .T69 2004
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| Xreferplus |
Online reference library including access to encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, books of quotation and subject-specific titles |
How do I find books on my subject?
To find books on your subject you can:
search the Library
Catalogue using the 'subject keyword' or 'general
keyword' option.
OR
browse the bookshelves using these call numbers:
Science Library, Hobart:
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QE 1-996.5
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Geology
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QE 351-399.2
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Mineralogy
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QE 420-499
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Petrology
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QE 640-699
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Stratigraphy
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QE 701-996.5
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Palaeontology
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TN 1-997
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Mining engineering and metallurgy
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Z 6031-6035
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Geology bibliography
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Z 6681-6685
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Mines and mining bibliography
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How do I find journal articles?
The Library holds journals in print and electronic formats. The best way to access articles in these journals is by using the databases listed below.
When you find an article you want to read, use the Library Catalogue to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic copy in full-text. Use the E-journals list to search for titles held electronically, or the subject browse to find E-journals in the subject area of Earth Sciences.
Some databases listed will have direct links to the full-text article.
Subject-specific Databases
| Related
Databases | Multi-discipline databases |
Scientific and scholarly web
directories | Where does CrossSearch fit in? | Journal title abbreviations
Earth Sciences Databases:
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GeoRef
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Major Earth Sciences database -
Coverage from 1933+ (Worldwide);
1693+ (North America).
From Nov 2003 onwards GeoRef indexes material from Geoscience
Australia. Also indexes journals, books, theses, reports and all publications of the U.S. Geological Survey. Updated bi-weekly.
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GeoBase via Engineering Village
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Articles in physical and human geography, geology, ecology, natural resource
management. 1973+
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AESIS |
AESIS covers both published and unpublished Australian geoscience, minerals and petroleum literature from 1975 - January 2001. |
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Data
Metallogenica
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A comprehensive and representative repository of mineral
deposit data. To
access, click on Login. Access
username and password here.
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Related Databases
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ELIXIR
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References to Australian literature in agriculture, mineral
resources, conservation and land management - includes grey
literature. 1990+
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STREAMLINE
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References to journal and other Australian literature in
all aspects of natural resource management. 1982+
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INSPEC
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GIS, physics, and electrical engineering, computers and
control, information technology. 1969+
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SciFinder Scholar
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Chemistry, biotechnology, geochemistry, environmental science,
and related subject areas. 1907+
Access
Instructions
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Multi-Discipline Databases:
| Scopus |
Coverage of scientific, technical, medical and social science literature (approximately 15,000 titles). Abstracts back to 1966 and references back to 1996 |
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Web
of Science
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Citation database of core academic journals in all subjects.
Incorporates Science Citation Index. 1945+
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| ANZ Reference Centre |
Fulltext Australian and N.Z. Newspapers |
Current Contents Connect |
Indexes core academic journals in all subjects. Includes Alerting service. Back file of last 4 years. |
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ProQuest
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Good starting point to find some full-text journal articles.
Includes references to and some full-text articles of popular
and academic journal articles.
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CSA
Databases
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Select and search two or more CSA databases simultaneously
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Scientific and scholarly web
directories and archives:
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Australian Digital
Theses project
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Most Australian universities are depositing the full text of their current PhD and research Master theses in the ADT server. The eTheses Collections link lists where you can find similar sites for Canada and other countries. Visit the Library's page for instructions on how to upload your thesis.
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Citeseer
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CiteSeer is a scientific literature digital library that
aims to improve the dissemination and feedback of scientific
literature. Contains an extensive citation cross reference.
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Directory of Open Access
Journals
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The aim of the Directory of Open Access Journals is to
increase the visibility and ease of use of open access, full
text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals.
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Google Scholar
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A search engine for scholarly literature, including
peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and
technical reports from all broad areas of research.
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OAIster
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This site provides access to institutional archives. A collection of freely available, previously difficult-to-access, academically-oriented digital resources. |
Scirus |
A comprehensive science-specific search engine. Find scientific, scholarly, technical and medical data from the Web, reports and journal articles. |
UTas Eprints |
A digital archive providing full-text access to publications by current University of Tasmania staff and higher degree students including journal articles, books, conference papers and theses. |
Where does CrossSearch fit in?
CrossSearch provides a single entry point for our electronic resources including library catalogues, databases, eJournal collections, selected websites and more. Most resources can be searched with the CrossSearch interface, with the capacity to search up to eight simultaneously. Each of the resources has links to its original interface. CrossSearch gives you access to resources recommended by our librarians within a specific subject category, or you may browse alphabetically for individual resources.
Other features include the ability to connect (via the FindIt/SFX button) to loads of full-text articles, compatibility with EndNote, and the capacity to customise, organise and group your favourite resources for regular searching. With CrossSearch, you can also save search histories and set up alerts for new information in your research area.
Try CrossSearch today!
Journal title abbreviations:
Useful Web Sites
Web sites
| Australian Government sites | Organisations and affiliations | Guide
to using the World Wide Web
Web sites:
Australian School of Petroleum |
The Australian School of Petroleum has been formed by the merger of the University of Adelaide's School of Petroleum Engineering & Management and the National Centre for Petroleum Geology & Geophysics. |
Australian Mines Atlas |
Australian Mines Atlas of Mineral Resources, Mines & Processing Centres - interactive site. |
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BGS: British
Geological Survey
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'The British Geological Survey (BGS) is the UK's foremost
supplier of geoscience solutions and
custodian of much of the country's geoscientific information.'
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Geo-Guide
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Geo-Guide is a subject gateway to online information sources
on Earth Sciences (including Thematic Maps and Geography)
and Mining.
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Geologic
Time Scale
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Table format, 570 million years ago to today
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Geoscience.gov.au |
Portal allowing access to geoscience information from the Australian and state governments |
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GeoScienceWorld
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GeoScienceWorld is a nonprofit corporation formed by a group of leading geoscientific organisations for the purpose of making geoscience research and related information easily and economically available via the Internet.
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Illustrated
Glossary of Geologic Terms
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Browse alphabetical list and click on links in definitions
for related illustrations.
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Integrated Ocean Drilling
Program (IODP)
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The Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) is an
international research program that explores the history and
structure of the Earth as recorded in seafloor sediments and
rocks.
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Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)
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The MCA represents Australia’s exploration, mining and minerals processing industry, nationally and internationally, in its contribution to sustainable development and society.
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Mining and Exploration - Australia and New Guinea |
The most comprehensive Portal about Australasia's mining & exploration industry. |
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Ocean Drilling
Program (ODP)
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The Australian Geological Survey Organisation (AGSO) is
now hosting a mirror site of the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP).
The ODP is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation
and 21 international partners [including AGSO] to conduct
basic research into the history of the ocean basins and the
overall nature of the crust beneath the ocean floor.
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Geology, mapping, and water resources, or search for any
topic.
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Australian Government sites
Commonwealth Government |
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources |
New South Wales |
Department of Primary Industries - Minerals and Petroleum |
| Northern Territory |
Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines - Minerals and Energy |
Queensland |
Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Water |
| South Australia |
Department of Primary Industries and Resources - Minerals |
| Tasmania |
Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources - Mineral Resources Tasmania |
| Victoria |
Department of Primary Industries - Minerals and Petroleum |
| Western Australia |
Department of Industry and Resources - Minerals and Petroleum |
Organisations and Affiliations
American Association of Petroleum Geologists |
The world's largest professional geological society, AAPG aims to foster scientific research, to advance the science of geology, to promote technology, and to inspire high professional conduct. |
Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG) |
ASEG
is a society of professional earth scientists specialising in the practical application of the principles of physics and mathematics to solve problems in a broad range of geological situations.
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Geological Society
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The Geological Society is the UK's national geological learned
society and the professional body for UK geoscientists. Site
includes Tables Of Contents of various journals.
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GSA: Geological Society of America |
GSA's primary activities are organizing scientific meetings and publishing scientific literature. |
Geological Society of Australia |
Established as a non-profit organisation in 1952 to promote, advance and support Earth sciences in Australia.
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Geoscience Australia |
Geoscience Australia is the national agency for geoscience research and geospatial information and is the custodian of a wide range of national data collections, including spatial data. Formed in 2001 when AGSO and AUSLIG amalgamated. |
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SEG: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
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SEG
is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the science of geophysics and the education of applied geophysicists.
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How do I cite and manage my information resources
Below are guides to citation styles and other aspects of presentation.
The citation styles that you use will depend on the policies of
the schools that you are studying in and specific publications.
Personal bibliographic software (for example, EndNote) can be
used to manage your sources when undertaking in-depth research. The
Library provides training in EndNote for honours students,
postgraduates and staff.
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