Zoology Subject Guide

Where do I start my research?	What are some good Web sites?
How do I find books on my subject?	Journal title abbreviations
How do I find journal articles? (Databases)	How do I cite and manage my sources?
Where does CrossSearch fit in?	Past exams
For help: Email: Science.Reference@utas.edu.au Phone: 6226 2132	Go to: Science Library School of Zoology
Contact: Chris Evans, Zoology Liaison Librarian

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:

Interdisciplinary encyclopedia of marine sciences	Sci Ref GC 9 .I58 2003
Encyclopedia of biodiversity	Sci Ref QH 75 .E54 2000
Atlas of endangered species	Sci Ref QH 75 .M285 2002
Encyclopedia of genetics	Sci Ref QH 427 .E53 2001
Encyclopedia of coastal science	Sci Ref QH 541.5 .C65 E63 2005
Grzimek's animal life encyclopedia	Sci Ref QL 7 .G7813 2004
Dictionary of zoology	Sci Ref QL 9 .C66 2003
Handbook of fishery biology	Sci Ref QL 625 .C373
Encyclopedia of animal behaviour	Sci Ref QL 750.3 .E53 2004
Encyclopedia of environmental microbiology	Sci Ref QR 100 .B58 2002
CREDO reference	Online reference library including access to over 160 encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, books of quotations and subject-specific titles
Oxford English Dictionary	An unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words across the English-speaking world.

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:

QH 75-77	Nature conservation
QH 310-705	General biology
QH 360	Evolution
QH 471-489	Reproduction
QH 540-549	Ecology, including general & animal
QL	Zoology
QL 362	Invertebrates
QL 750	Animal behaviour
QL 801-950	Anatomy
QL 951-991	Embryology

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. (Use CrossSearch as an alternate method of access). When you find an article you want to read, use the Library Catalogue and the E-journals list to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic copy in full-text. Some databases listed will have direct links to the full-text article.

Zoology Databases | Related Databases | Multi-discipline databases | CrossSearch |Journal title abbreviations

Biological Sciences	References to articles and other literature on biology including biotechnology, zoology and ecology. 1982+
ASFA	Covers the science,technology and management of marine, freshwater and estuarine environments and organisms. Also includes marine biology, ecology, fisheries, aquaculture, oceanography and limnology. 1978+
GeoBase	References to articles in geography, ecology, natural resource management. 1990+
ENDANGER	References to articles on Australian threatened flora and fauna and related topics. 1960+

Multi-discipline Databases:

Scopus	References to scientific, technical, medical and social sciences literature, 1966+; Includes cited references from 1996
Web of Science	References to academic journal articles in all subject areas. Each reference has links to articles cited by and citing that reference as well as related articles. 1900+ WOS Quick Reference Card (pdf)
ProQuest	Good starting point to find some full-text journal articles. Includes references to and some full-text articles of popular and academic journal articles.
Ingenta	General database with some full-text. Includes alerting service.1988+
CSIRO journals	Includes full-text articles on Australian biology. 1997+
CSA Databases	Select and search two or more CSA databases simultaneously
ANZ Reference Centre	Australian and N.Z. Newspapers, including The Australian, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Bulletin with Newsweek and BRW.

Related Databases:

Arctic & Antarctic regions (COLD)	References to literature from 1600's onwards in all aspects of the Arctic, Antarctic and alpine regions
ELIXIR	References to Australian literature in conservation and land management -includes grey literature. 1990+
Scifinder Scholar	References to articles with chemical aspects of biology. Available in Science Library and for installation on UTas computers. 1907+ Access Instructions
AANRO (Australian Agriculture & Natural Resources Online)	References to journal and other Australian literature in natural resource management, land resources, vegetation, water resources, rural and urban water utilisation, irrigation, wetlands. Incorporates Streamline, 1982+

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:

Web of Science Journal Title Abbreviations	Abbreviations of journal titles indexed in Web of Science.
All That JAS: Journal Abbreviation Sources	Web pages that list journal title abbreviations.
Periodical Title Abbreviations	Comprehensive list arranged by full title and abbreviated title. Held at library information or service desks

Useful Web Sites

General scientific and scholarly web directories and archives:

Australian Digital Theses project	Most Australian universities are depositing the full text of their current PhD and research Master theses in the ADT server. Visit the Library's page for instructions on how to upload your thesis. The eTheses Collections link lists where you can find similar sites for Canada and other countries.
Citeseer	CiteSeer is a scientific literature digital library that aims to improve the dissemination and feedback of scientific literature. Contains an extensive citation cross reference.
Directory of Open Access Journals	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.
OAIster	This site provides access to institutional archives. You may be able to find full text of theses or difficult to source papers. As of August 2006, OAIster contains nearly 9 million records from more than 680 worldwide institutions.
UTas Eprint archive	This growing archive contains papers and theses produced within the University of Tasmania.
Scirus	A comprehensive science-specific search engine. Find scientific, scholarly, technical and medical data from the Web, reports and journal articles.

Government sites:

Environment Australia	Environmental information, including biodiversity, ecosystems and Australian animals.
Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water	Includes Tasmania's threatened fauna handbook

Web site directories:

The Virtual library of ecology and biodiversity	Index of useful and informative web sites on environmental topics.
Natural resources research information pages	Guide for researchers, practitioners and students in the natural resources field. Includes lists of flora and fauna, data sets and bibliographies.

Taxonomy sites:

Australian Biological Resources Study ABIF-Fauna	Web based source of taxonomic and biological information being compiled for all animal species known to occur in Australia - includes taxonomy, distribution, ecology, references.
Taxonomy resources	Compilation of references and on-line resources for taxonomy.
Tree of life page	An attempt to build a complete phylogeny of the living kingdoms.

General sites:

Biologue	An annual newsletter providing information on the progress of the ABRS National Taxonomy Research Grant Programme, and other ABRS activities. It contains information on research grants, contracts, software and publications.
Cephalopod page	The phylum Mollusca, class Cephalopoda, contains the nautilus, squids, cuttlefish, and octopuses. Site includes information links and databases (Cephbase).
ECOTOX (ECOTOXicology Database System)	Produced by the U.S. Environment Protection Agency, ECOTOX is a comprehensive computer-based system that provides single chemical toxic effect data for aquatic life, terrestrial plants, and terrestrial wildlife.

Professional organisations:

Australian Institute of Marine Science	Established by the Commonwealth government to support research for the sustainable use and protection of the marine environment.
Australian Marine Science Association	National non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting marine science and coordinating discussion and debate of marine issues in Australia.
Australian Society for Limnology	Site has Society business information, discussion list and links to sites.
Ecological Society of Australia	Links to ecological sites, the Societies publications and information about the Society.
IUCN: The World Conservation Union	Union of governments, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations working together with scientists and experts, to protect nature.

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.

Citation styles for online resources	This site includes examples of citing sources from the Web using MLA, APA, and Chicago style guides.
Library holdings of citation style guides	This list includes guides to citation and other issues of style and presentation.
EndNote	Link to the EndNote software and introductory information about its use and functions.

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