Information Sources on Ecology

I. Books and Audiovisuals II Periodical Resources A. Electronic Indexes and Full-Text Collections B. Print Indexes and Bibliographies III. Reference Materials A. Dictionaries B. Encyclopedias C. Other Reference Sources IV. Government Publications V. Web Resources VI. Course Information VII. Help from the Library I. Books & Audiovisuals Use tomCat (the U of M Library catalog). For subject searches, use Library of Congress Subject Headings such as human ecology or forest conservation . (LC Subject Headings volumes are available in Reference.) Also try searching by keywords such as man environment or forests destruction . (Leave out words like in, of, on, and the; AND is assumed between words). Video tapes can be located by using keywords; e.g., ecology videorecording Copy the call number from the catalog record to find the book. (See How to Find Books.) netLibrary [UM Only] A collection of over 46,000 electronic books in various disciplines. Some of these items may be available in print as well as electronically. II. Periodical Resources A. Electronic Indexes and Full-Text Collections Use an electronic database. These are recommended. Other periodical databases are listed on Periodical Databases by Adademic Area. For help finding articles try How to Find Articles in Periodicals and refer to How to find Print Periodicals for help locating the articles you've found. If the periodical is available electronically, you will find a link to it from the electronic journals list. AGRICOLA (agriculture journals, 1982 - ) [Open Access] Indexes publications relating to agriculture and allied disciplines, including plant and animal sciences, forestry, entomology, soil and water resources, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, agricultural products, alternative farming practices, and food and nutrition. Animal Behavior Abstracts (part of the Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) BasicBIOSIS (journals, 1994 - ) [UM Only] Biological Abstracts (journals, 1994-96) [CD, Reference Department] BioDigest (journals, 1989 - ) [UM Only] Indexes the life sciences; abstracts written for students or non-scientists. Addresses botany, environmental science, medicine, zoology, health. Coverage: 1989-. CSA Biological Sciences (1982 - )[UM Only] This interdisciplinary database offers abstracts and citations to a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology, and some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science. In addition to literature from over 6,000 periodical publications, it includes conference proceedings, technical reports, monographs and selected books and patents. (See CSA Fact Sheet) Ecology Abstracts (part of the Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) Emerald Fulltext [UM Only] Emerald publishes a strong specialist range of engineering, applied science and technology journals. Entomology Abstracts (part of the Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) General Science FullText [UM Only] Part of Wilson Omni File Mega. Indexes periodicals in astronomy, atmospheric science, biology, botany, chemistry, conservation, earth science, environment, food & nutrition, genetics, health & medicine, mathematics, microbiology, oceanography, and physics. Geobase (geography, geology and ecology journals, 1980 - ) [UM Only] Indexes the worldwide literature in geology, geography, and ecology. Includes journals, books, conferences, reports. Coverage: 1980-. GeoRefS (geology and earth sciences, 1785 - ) [UM Only] The FirstSearch version of GeoRef contains citations and abstracts to geoscience journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports and theses. JSTOR (full text archive) [UM Only] Indexes and stores full texts of twenty-one ecology journals older than four years. Other Databases: These databases provide coverage on a wide range of subjects and may be useful in your research. Electronic Journals Service (EJS) [UM Only] Electronic journals service available through a common interface for online journal subscriptions. Search, browse, and identify journals and articles available online in either full-text or table-of-content format. Hyperlinks are provided to more than 1,300 electronic journals worldwide. Expanded Academic Index (1980-) [UM Only] Indexes about 1,900 magazines, journals, and the NY Times newspaper. Most have abstracts, and about 900 are full text. IngentaConnect [Open Access] Formerly Uncover. Browse the publication list or search tables of contents to over 17,000 periodicals; period of coverage varies. Provides document delivery service. Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe [UM Only] Provides full text of many magazines and newspapers, including The Commercial Appeal since 1990. Oxford Reference Online [UM Only] The Oxford Reference Online Premium collection is an online collection of dictionaries and encyclopedias in many fields including: art & architecture, bilingual dictionaries, biological science, classics, computing, earth & environmental sciences, economics & business, English dictionaries and thesauruses, English language reference, food & drink, history, law, literature, maps & illustrations, military history, mythology & folklore, names & places, performing arts, physical sciences & mathematics, politics & social sciences, quotations, religion & philosophy, and science. PowerSearch [UM Only] Searches the 12 InfoTrac databases simultaneously. Wilson Omnifile Mega Full Text [UM Only] Provides access to eleven databases: Education , General Science , Humanities , Readers' Guide , Social Sciences, Wilson Business , Art, Applied Science & Technology, Index to Legal Periodicals, Library Literature & Information Science, Biological & Agricultural. Search databases individually, in selected groups, or all at once. WorldCat [UM Only] Records of any type of material cataloged by OCLC member libraries, including books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and websites. Contains manuscripts written as early as the 12th century. B. Print Indexes and Bibliographies Biological Abstracts (BA) (1926 - ) [Reference Abstract Shelves] - Use BA to find citations and abstracts from journals focusing on traditional life sciences (botany, ecology, zoology). It also covers journals relating to biochemistry, biomedicine, biotechnology and related areas (instrumentation, methods, etc.). Biological Abstracts/RRM(Reports, Reviews, Meetings) (BA/RRM) (1965 - ) [Reference Abastract Shelves] - Use BA/RRM to find citations to meeting papers, reports and summaries, conference proceedings, reviews, books, book chapters, software (summary of biology-related software) and U.S. Patents (1986-1989 and 1995 forward). Entries contain complete citations and book entries contain synopses. Biological and Agricultural Index (journals, 1962-) [Reference Index Tables] General Science Index (journals, 1979-1996] Genetics Abstracts (1968- ) [Reference Abstract Shelves] PAIS International (books, journals, reports) [Reference: 1955-1974 abstract shelves;1975- Index Tables] Science Citation Index (books, journals) [Reference: 1961-1997 abstract shelves; 1998- Index Tables] Zoological Record (journals, 1949-) [Reference Abstract Shelves];(1870-1948)[Microfiche] Index to Organisms Zoological Record Current Subject Heirarchy Zoological Record Subject Thesaurus Zoology Resource Systematic Heirarchy III. Reference Materials A. Dictionaries Dictionary of Ecology and the Environment [Ref GE10 .D52 2001] A Dictionary of Entomology [Ref QL462.3.G67 2001] Dictionary of the Environment [Ref QH540.4.A44 1989] B. Encyclopedias General Encyclopedias [Reference shelves between ranges 5 and 6] A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants [Ref SB403.2.A45 1997] Encyclopedia of Biodiversity (5 vols.)[Ref QH541.15.B56 E53 2001] Encyclopedia of Endangered Species [Ref QH75.A1E53 1994] Encyclopedia of Environmental Biology (3 vols.) [Ref QH540.4.E52 1995] Encyclopedia of Environmental Science [Ref GE10.M66 2000] Encyclopedia of Evolution [Online, UM Only] Encyclopedia of Garden Plants [Ref SB403.2.A45 1997] Encyclopedia of Global Change [Online, UM Only] Encyclopedia of Horticulture (10 vols.) [Ref SB317.58.E94] Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences (6 vols.) [Ref GC9 .E57 2001] Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (16 vols.) [Ref QL3.G7813] Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Ecology [Ref QH541 .G79] Grzimek’s Encyclopedia of Mammals, 5 vols. [Ref QL701.G7913] Larousse Encyclopedia of Animal Life [Ref QL50.L32] McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Environmental Science [Ref QH540.4.M3] C. Other The Atlas of Endangered Species. 2nd ed. [Ref QH75.A85 1999] Birds of North America (13 vols.) [Ref QL681.B625] Ecology and Pollution [Ref QH541.W3654] Handbook of the Birds of the World [Ref QL763.H265 1992] The Official WWF Guide to Endangered Species of North America [Ref QL84.2.O35] Scientific Style and Format: The CBE manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers [Reference Desk T11 .S386 1994] Synopsis and Classification of Living Organisms. 2 vols. [Ref QH83.589] IV. Government Publications There are many publications about ecological issues and the environment in the Government Publications Department on the first floor of McWherter Library. Staff in the department will assist you in finding and using both electronic and print materials produced by various federal and state agencies, such as the National Endowment for the Arts, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Gallery of Art. You can also get information through their web page at http://exlibris.memphis.edu/resource/unclesam.html Sample government web sites: Habitat Characterizations (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Fish and Wildlife Species: Fact Sheets (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) Clean Streams Program (U.S. Dept. of the Interior) V. Web Resources You may want to explore web sites using various internet resources or, if you have them, specific URLs. [See Robert Harris's Internet Search Tips and Strategies ] The web sites listed below are examples of the various types of information available via the Internet. Ecology (An About.com guide) Guide to the Animal Kingdom for Students and Educators The Hall of Mammals National Wildlife Federation International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) Zoological Society of London US National Parks Flora and Fauna Database Ecology WWW Page Biodiversity and Conservation: A Hypertext Book - An online resource created by Peter J. Bryant, School of Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine. The book has 13 chapters of text with web links. Biology Browser United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) United States Fish & Wildlife Service The mission of the USFWS is to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats. Science.gov Gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results. Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia U of Memphis Department of Biology VI. Course Information Guide to research in McWherter Library VII. Help from the Library Still can't find what you're looking for? Try Ask A Librarian For additional assistance, you may contact the liaison librarian for Ecology: Bess Robinson Phone: 901.678.8206 Email: merobnsn@memphis.edu Related Research Guides Biology | Environmental Studies | Microbiology | Geography Top of Page | Research Resources | Instruction | Reference Department | University Libraries | The University of Memphis Updated December 8, 2004