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Geology

Research resources in geology, maps, US Geological Survey publications and primary articles.

Introduction

Welcome to the library research guide for geology.

Getting Started - Find background information in encyclopedias. Run a broad search in the library catalog.

Articles/Databases - Search for articles on your topic. There are general and geology-specific databases.

Books - Search for books at Beloit College Library and beyond.

How Do I? - What is a cited reference search and how do you do one? How do you cite sources? How do you find full text articles?

Maps - Tips for finding maps in the library and online.

Most Recommended Resources

U.S. Geological Survey Publications Warehouse

GeoRef
Index to geological literature.
GeoScienceWorld
A comprehensive Internet resource for research across the geosciences, built on a database of peer-reviewed journals and integrated with GeoRef.