Librarian Info
Erich Purpur
Contact:
Clark Hall
Brown Science & Engineering Library
Office - I046
ep9k@virginia.edu
Brown Science & Engineering Library
Office - I046
ep9k@virginia.edu
434 924 1557
Best Databases for Environmental Science
- GreenFILE This link opens in a new windowFind journal articles and other information on environmental issues such as global warming, energy conservation, natural resources and pollution. GreenFILE supports both research and practical steps for individuals.
- Web of Knowledge/Web of Science This link opens in a new windowIncludes Science Citation Index (1970-), Social Sciences Citation Index (1981-), Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1981-), and Emerging Sources Citation Index (2005-present). Daily updates make it a good source for very recent information. Citations include number of times the article has been cited.
API available, more information here: APIs for Scholarly Research - Agricola This link opens in a new windowLocate articles, books, tech reports, software, patents, etc. about agriculture and related life sciences.
- Biological Abstracts This link opens in a new windowFind journal articles on biological and biomedical research and related areas such as environmental studies, agriculture, biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology and bioengineering
- Ecology Abstracts This link opens in a new windowPart of Environmental Science Index. Current ecology research across a wide range of disciplines. Includes book reviews.
- Environment Complete This link opens in a new windowJournal articles and some books on topics such as agriculture, the ecosystem, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, law, and policy, and urban planning.
- GeoRef This link opens in a new windowSearch for all types of publications on the geology of North America from 1693 to the present and the geology of the rest of the world from 1933 to the present. This search also includes international publications from GeoRef in Process.
Libra
Libra makes UVA scholarship available to the world and provides safe and secure storage for the scholarly output of the UVA community. Libra is an Open Access repository, meaning that anyone can search, view, and download content. For questions or feedback, contact us: libra@virginia.edu
More Information
- Ask a LibrarianHave a question? Speak directly to a librarian.
- Interlibrary LoanOrder books and articles not found at UVa through this free service.
- Off-Grounds Access to Databases, Journals, etc.REMEMBER: if you want to use library databases from home or while you are traveling, you'll need to set up off-grounds access!
- Place Items on ReserveFor Instructors wishing to place items on reserve for a course.
- Purchase RequestsUse this link to submit a request to ask the Library to purchase a book for the UVA Library.