Interdisciplinary Research Guides - Dependant on Your Research Topic
Here you can contact the subject librarian directly that most closely relates to your research need:
Selected Web Sites
- National Library of MedicineEnvironmental health and toxicology.
- OurEnergyPolicy.orgThe mission of OurEnergyPolicy is to facilitate substantive, responsible dialogue on energy policy issues, and provide this dialogue as a resource for the American people, policymakers, and the media. OurEnergyPolicy does not have or endorse any specific political, programmatic, policy, or technological agendas, but rather seeks to encourage a broad discussion of all points of view.
- ToxNet - New locations for content.Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases.
Key Databases
- Academic Search CompleteContains journal and magazine articles from many disciplines.
- Agricultural & Environmental Science CollectionCovers journal articles, conference papers, and reports related to "all aspects of the impact of people and technology on the environment and the effectiveness of remedial policies and technologies."
- CQ Researcher (1923-present)Contains reports about current and controversial issues. Excellent for finding overviews, pros/cons and lists of key resources.
- Engineering Village: GeoRef
Indexes scientific literature in the geosciences, including geology and earth science research publications.
- Nexis Uni(Formerly LexisNexis Academic) Provides content from US and international magazines, journals, newspapers, television and radio broadcasts dating back mostly from the 1990s with some content from the 1970s. Also includes legal research sources and business information for US and international companies.
- ScopusA multidisciplinary database covering peer-reviewed literature in science, engineering, medicine, and social sciences (including some arts & humanities). Coverage is strongest from 1996 to present. Complements Web of Science.
- Web of Science
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A multidisciplinary database covering the key journals in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Science Databases
- AgricolaCovers agriculture and related fields. Produced by the U.S. National Agricultural Library.
- Fish, Fisheries & Aquatic Biodiversity WorldwideIndex to literature on fisheries, aquaculture, and related topics.
- SciFinder-nThe primary database for chemical literature. Registration is required.
- Wildlife & Ecology Studies WorldwideIndex to literature on wild mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Social Sciences Databases
- Business Source CompleteAn index with full text of articles from over 3000 business magazines, including peer-reviewed journals
- EconLitComprehensive index to scholarly economics literature from 1969 to the present. Covers all areas of economics.
- E&E PublishingEnvironment & Energy Publishing (E&E) is the leading source for comprehensive, daily coverage of environmental and energy policy and markets
- PAIS IndexCovers public affairs, public and social policies, and international relations.
- Sociological AbstractsProvides international coverage of the literature of sociology and related fields.
- Environmental Science Index"Explores all aspects of sustainable development, human population and demography topics, as well as societal issues involving natural resource management."
Other Relevant Databases
- ArchivisionThe Archivision Architectural Image Collection, a collection of approximately 15000 high resolution images, encompasses a variety of examples of the built environment including images of architecture, gardens and parks, public spaces, and cities from North America, Europe, and Asia. The collection is created and curated by Scott Gilchrist, photographer and architect.
- Building GreenProvides sustainable design and construction information. Includes GreenSpec directory of green building products, case studies, and Environmental Building News
- OurEnergyLibrary: Up-to-date energy resources, all in one placeThe OurEnergyLibrary aggregates and indexes publicly available fact sheets, journal articles, reports, studies, and other publications on U.S. energy topics. It is updated every week to include the most recent energy resources from academia, government, industry, non-profits, think tanks, and trade associations. Suggest a resource by emailing us at info@ourenergypolicy.org.