Pendergrass Library

The librarians and staff at Pendergrass Library can help at any step of the research process. If you're experiencing difficulty finding the information you need, using a database, citing your sources, or are having any other trouble, visit our Web site to contact someone for assistance by text chat, e-mail, or phone.
You can also visit us in person. Here's how to find Pendergrass Library, which is located on UT's Agriculture campus.
Subject Guides
- Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
- Agriculture Information Online
- Animal Science
- Assessing the Impact of Research
- Biosystems Engineering & Environmental Science
- Entomology & Plant Pathology
- Extension Information
- Food Science & Technology
- Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries
- Plant Sciences
- Scholarly Publishing in Agriculture
- Services to UT Extension and AgResearch Staff
- Soil Surveys
- Study Skills & Academic Success
- Taxonomic and Identification Keys
Agriculture Databases thru Web of Knowledge
- Agriculture Databases thru Web of KnowledgeSearch several top agricultural sciences databases simultaneously: Biological Abstracts, CABI, Food Science and Technology Abstracts, Web of Science, and Zoological Record. Each database may be searched individually as well. Video tutorials are available.
Specific Databases
*Online resources at UT Libraries may require NetID and password for off-campus access.
In addition to the databases included in the Agriculture Databases Guide, the following databases may also be useful for animal science research:
- Animal Behavior AbstractsIndexes journal articles on animal behavior and related topics. Note: Covers 2000 to present.
- ConsultantIt is 1) a veterinary diagnostic support system that covers 7,000 diseases of 8 species when searched by sign and 2) an online textbook, when searched by diagnosis.
- EBSCO AnimalsProvides in-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals. The database consists of indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals.
- Medline / PubMedWeb based access to MEDLINE developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) (at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)).
- Zoological Records PlusTo search, select the Zoological Record Plus files.
General Databases
- Agricola1970+.
Index to materials in agriculture and related fields; produced by the National Agricultural Library (NAL). - Biological AbstractsClick 'All Databases' tab to search top biological sciences databases simultaneously: Bio Abs, Web of Science, Zoological Record, and CABI. Video tutorials are available, as well as a quick reference card.
- CAB Abstracts1910+.
Need help? See CAB Quick Reference Card Guide to Searching, look for tutorials within the search interface, check the training sessions available from Web of Knowledge, or contact the librarians at Pendergrass Library. - Google ScholarUse this link to Google Scholar to be recognized as a University of Tennessee user and to see links to the UT FindText service. For more information on Google Scholar, see the Google Scholar FAQ.
- ScienceDirectCoverage varies.
Collection of Elsevier full-text journals and books. UT has access to contents marked with a green icon. - Web of Science1900+.
Citation index for sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Click here for a list of journals indexed in Web of Science.
Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Librarian |
Contact Info (865) 974.2886 pfernand@utk.edu A113 Veterinary Medical Center Knoxville, TN 37996-4541 fax: 865.974.4732 Send Email |
Responsible Conduct of Research
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is an important topic for science students. Research Ethics for Scientists: A Companion for Students, written by Dr. Neal Stewart of UT's Department of Plant Sciences, is recommended reading on the subject. You can access this book below.
You can find additional sources for information about RCR in this document from the National Science Foundation. Columbia University has a series of online courses on RCR here.
This book is also available at both Hodges and AgVet by using the call number listed.



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