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Learn how to find reference books in the library catalog.
General Science
- Concise Dictionary of Scientific Biography Ref. Q141 .C55 2000
- McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology Ref. Q121 .M3 2002
- Van Nostrand’s Scientific Encyclopedia Ref. Q121 .V3 2002
- The Skeptic Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience Ref. Q172.5 .P77 S54 2002
- Chronology of Science: From Stonehenge to the Human Genome Project Ref. Q125 .C482 2002
- Science and Its Times Ref. Q175.46 .S35 2000
Mathematics
- CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics Ref. QA5 .W45 2003
- CRC Standard Mathematical Tables and Formulae Ref. QA47 .M315 2002
- Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics Ref. QA276.15 .E84 1998
- Facts on File Dictionary of Mathematics Ref. QA5 .F35 2005
- Mathematics from the Birth of Numbers Ref. QA36 .G86 1997
Natural Sciences
- Encyclopedia of Earth Science Ref. QE5 .K85 2005
- Encyclopedia of the Elements: Technical Data, History, Processing, Applications Ref. QD466 .E56 2004
- Encyclopedia of the Solar System Ref. QB501 .E53 1999
- Norton's Star Atlas and Reference Handbook Ref. QB64 .R43 2004
- Smithsonian Earth Ref. QE501 .E27 2003
- Van Nostrand's Encyclopedia of Chemistry Ref. QD4 .V36 2005
- World of Chemistry Ref. QD33 .W873 2000
Life Sciences
- Bergey’s Manual of Systemic Bacteriology Ref. QR81 .B46 1984
- Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology Ref. QR67 .64 1997
- Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology Ref. QR9 .D47 2004
- Encyclopedia of Biodiversity Ref. QH541.15 .B56 E53 2001
- Encyclopedia of Bioethics Ref. QH332 .E52 2004
- Encyclopedia of Evolution Ref. QH360.2 .E54 2002
- Encyclopedia of Genetics Ref. QH427 .E53 2004
- Encyclopedia of Human Biology Ref. QP11 .E53 1997
- Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals Ref. QL713.2 .E53 2002
- Encyclopedia of Stress Ref. QP82.2 .S8 E53 2000
- Facts on File Dictionary of Biology Ref. QH302.5 .F38 2005
- Facts on File Dictionary of Evolutionary Biology Ref. QH360.2 .F27 2004
- Foundations in Microbiology Ref. QR41.2 .T35 2002
- Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia Ref. QL7 .G7813 2003
- Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory Ref. QR54 .M53 2001
Technology
- Biotechnology from A to Z Ref. TP248.16 B33 2004
- Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile Ref. TL9 .B43 2001
- The Cutting Edge: An Encyclopedia of Advanced Technologies Ref. T9 .C96 2000
- The Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Technology Ref. T9 .E462 2005
- The Internet: A Historical Encyclopedia Ref. TK5105.875 .I57 I5372 2005
- Macmillan Encyclopedia of Energy Ref. TJ163.28 .M33 2000
To find books on a given subject, search GIL, the online library catalog.
Perform a Keyword Search when you want to match your term with the same term in a certain field of the database, such as Author, Title, Subject, or Series. You can also attempt to match your term as a Keyword (Title/Subject), which will cause the GIL search engine to look in the Title and Subject fields of the record, or you can try to match your term anywhere in the record by selecting Keyword Anywhere.
Use the Exact Search option if you know the exact term you want to match, such as title, author name, or subject. Also, if you know the beginning part of the term, such as the first word of a title or the first few letters of an author's name, you can use the Exact Search option to find the full form of your term. If you are have trouble finding the material you need using a certain subject term, you can also use Exact Search to find what is called a valid Library of Congress Subject Heading, as well as subheadings for that subject term. For instance, if you attempt to find literary criticism using "Literary Criticism" as a subject term, you will find the the valid Library of Congress Subject Heading for "Literary Criticism" is simply "Criticism".
Suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings for Science and Mathematics:·
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Botany
- Ecology
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Forensic Sciences
- Geology
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural History
- Physics
- Pseudoscience
- Science
- Science History
- Technology
- Women in Science
- Zoology
In addition to the materials located in the library, GGC provides you with access to some 26,000 full-text electronic books through netLibrary. You can access netLibrary through GALILEO, through GIL, or visit http://netlibrary.com/.
Note: You need to set up a netLibrary account before you can use netLibrary books. However, it is free and only involves filling out a simple form. See our Ebook/netLibrary guide or ask a librarian for more information. netLibrary uses Library of Congress Subject Headings as well, so try the examples given above.
The Georgia Gwinnett College Library collects series of books in many subject areas, both in print and in netLibrary.
Learn how to find books by series title in the library catalog.
Use GALILEO databases to find articles. The following databases are a good place to start your search.
If you would like to find out if a particular journal is available electronically, use GALILEO's Journals A-Z. Georgia Gwinnett College Library does not subscribe to all of the databases that UGA subscribes to. Therefore, if you are not a UGA student, you may not have access to some of the databases that are presented in the results of a search in the EJL.
General Science Full Text (full-text)
Full text Science articles from Wilson OmniFile.- Science Magazine (full-text)
Electronic edition of the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary. 
AccessScience@McGraw-Hill (full-text)
Online version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.- Research Library (full-text) is a multidisciplinary database that covers more than 1,600 publications. Coverage: 1986-present (citations and abstracts); 1991-present (full text for selected publications).
- Academic Search Premier (full-text) provides abstracts and indexing for over 3,800 publications, as well as full text for over 3,200 scholarly journals and general magazines. Coverage: 1984 – present.
- Original Sources (full-text)
A comprehensive compilation of more than 350,000 primary source documents, complete books, and authentic images. - netLibrary (full-text electronic books)
netLibrary provides access to over 15,000 electronic books (eBooks), including reference books, scholarly monographs, publications of many university presses, and consumer books that have been converted into digital format. It is possible to perform full-text searches of a single eBook, search thousands of volumes simultaneously, browse topic categories, or read eBooks directly online. Titles may be checked out for on-screen viewing for four hours. NOTE: Each individual user must create a personal user name and password. - Opposing Viewpoints (full-text)
This database presents both sides of arguments on controversial topics.
Print Journals and Magazines Located at the GGC Library
Learn how to find print periodicals in the library catalog.
- American Biology Teacher
- American Midland Naturalist
- Astronomy
- Audubon
- Discover
- Ecologist
- Environment
- Georgia Journal of Science
- Journal of Chemical Education
- Journal of Geology
- Journal for Research in Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Teacher
- National Wildlife
- Natural History
- New Scientist
- Popular Science
- Science
- Science News
- Scientific American
- Sky & Telescope
- Southeastern Geology
For more information, see Find Articles.
Use caution when selecting web sites to use for research purposes. Search engines such as Google can provide access to web sites relevant to your research, but it is necessary to investigate the authoritativeness of your search results.
Pay attention to certain details:
- Who created the site?
- Are their credentials made available?
- When was the site last updated?
- What is the purpose of the site?
- Is the site trying to sell you something or convince you of something?
For a web site containing high quality, carefully reviewed articles on every imaginable subject, please have a look at SKS Web Select.
UGA Libraries Research Central is a hierarchical guide to subject matter available electronically from UGA.
General Science
- American Association for the Advancement of Science Organization founded in 1848 that promotes science and science education worldwide and publishes the journal Science.
- American Philosophical Society The first learned society in the U. S., the American Philosophical Society is a scholarly organization of international reputation that promotes useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities through excellence in scholarly research, professional meetings, publications, library resources, and community outreach.
- National Science Foundation U.S. government agency, founded in 1950, with the goal of promoting the progress of science, national health, prosperity, welfare, and the national defense.
- Virtual Library: Science Comprehensive directory of web sites dealing with all fields of science.
Mathematics
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Professional association for math teachers since 1920.
- Mathematics Association of America Largest professional society for undergraduate math instructors.
- Institute of Mathematical Statistics International society devoted to the development and application of statistics and probability.
- Internet Mathematics Library Directory of Mathematics sites for Math teachers.
Natural Sciences
- Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society Society dedicated to advancing nuclear and plasma studies, founded in 1949 and now part of IEEE.
- American Astronomical Society The main organization of astronomers in North America, founded in 1899 to promote the advancement of astronomy and related sciences.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration U.S. Government agency that runs the space program.
- American Institute of Physics Non-profit corporation founded in 1931 to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge of physics and its applications.
- American Association of Physics Teachers Established in 1930 with the goal of disseminating knowledge of physics through teaching.
- Acoustical Society of America Society involved with providing information about the field of acoustics for professionals, students, and other interested people.
- American Chemical Society Professional society, founded in 1876, consisting of members in all fields of chemistry, and at all degree levels;
Life Sciences
- National Institutes of Health Begun in 1887, NIH is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is the government’s health research institute.
- American Institute of Biological Sciences Umbrella organization consisting of 80 professional societies in all fields of biology, founded in 1947.
- American Society for Cell Biology Society founded in 1960 to provide for the exchange of scientific knowledge in cell biology.
- American Society for Biomechanics Founded in 1977 with the goal of providing a means for the exchange of ideas among researchers in the study of the structure and function of biological systems using the methods of mechanics.
- American Association for Clinical Chemistry International scientific and medical society involved with various clinical laboratory disciplines, founded in 1948.
- National Association of Biology Teachers Association of teachers which has the goal of providing expertise, advocacy, and benchmarks in the field of biology.
Technology
- Society for Industrial Microbiology Professional association dedicated to the advancement of microbiological sciences as they are applied to industrial materials, process, and products.
Pharmacology
- American Pharmacists Association Professional society, founded in 1852, with the goal of advancing the pharmacy profession, providing professional information, and advocating for the health of the public.
- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Professional association providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists, scientific programs, education, networking opportunities, and professional development.
Environmental Sciences
- National Association of Environmental Professionals Multidisciplinary association dedicated to the advancement of the environment professions.
- Ecological Society of America Nonpartisan scientific society founded in 1915 to promote ecological science, raise public awareness of ecological issues, increase the resources available for the ecological sciences, and to ensure the appropriate use of ecological science.
Be sure to visit our Guide to Evaluating Web Sites before choosing a website as a source for research!
If you are having trouble locating the information that you need please seek assistance from a Reference Librarian. The Reference staff may be contacted in person at the Reference Desk, via phone at (678) 407-5064 or via e-mail using the following link:
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