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Based on these descriptions, select the database that best meets your needs.
Also try subject specialized resources on other Research Subject Guides that are relevant to your topic (e.g. Political Science, Economics, etc.)| GreenFILE |
| An interdisciplinary database covering topics related to environmental concerns and sustainability. Includes indexing and abstracts for articles and books. |
Environment Complete, indexing from 1940-present; full text from 1975-present.
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| Deep coverage of sustainability issues, with indexing beginning in the 1940s. Also full text of current core journals and books. |
| JSTOR |
| Arts & Sciences I, Arts & Sciences II, Language & Literature, and Ecology Collections. An archive of important scholarly journal literature. In most cases, full text of the journal is available from the first issue through issues from a few years ago. |
| Science Direct
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| Full-text coverage of almost 900 journals. Focus is on scientific, technical and medical fields, with significant coverage of social sciences as well. (use buttons at top of page to go to journals or do a search) |
| Academic Search Complete, Indexing and full-text, dates of coverage vary by title (many 1975-present).
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| This interdisciplinary scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study, including: sciences, social sciences, arts & literature, ethnic studies, and many more. Full-text for over 6,100 titles (5,100 peer-reviewed); indexing and abstracting for 10,600 titles; complete historical coverage and citation searching for select titles. |
| Wilson OmniFile Full-Text: Select, 1994 - present |
| A full-text database of almost 2000 periodical publications, including coverage of the sciences, humanities, education & other social sciences, business and information science. |
| Research Library Periodicals |
| Search over 2,700 periodicals for information on a broad range of general reference subjects including arts, business, humanities, social sciences, and the sciences. |
Use these sources to focus your topic, build a vocabulary, and find additional sources as you begin your research.
| Access Science |
| Online version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology. |
| Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge, Ref QC981.8.C5 D69 2006 (also circulating copy) |
| Battleground: Environment, Ref GE 105 .C64 2008 |
| Climate Change, Ref QC 981.8 .C5 C5114123 2008 |
| CQ Researcher, 1991 - present. |
| Excellent background and analysis of recent national and international issues in the news. Includes CQ Global Researcher |
| Encyclopedia of Environment and Society |
| Encyclopedia of environmental ethics and philosophy |
| Encyclopedia of Global Change, 2001 |
| Also available in paper copy: Ref GE 149 E47 2002 |
| Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, Ref QC981.8.G56 E47 2008 |
| Energy Use Worldwide, Ref TJ 163.2 .M62 2007 |
| Environmental Encyclopedia, 3rd edition, (2 v.), 2003 |
| Global Warming in the 21st Century, Ref QC981.8.G56 J643 2006 |
| Handbook of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Ref TJ 163.3 .H356 2007 |
| Historical Dictionary of the Green Movement, Ref GE195 .P36 2007 BI45 |
| Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
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| Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Great for current issues research. |
| Renewable and Alternative Energy Resources, Ref TJ 808.3 .S65 2008 |
| Sustainable Development Handbook, Ref HC 79 .E5 R652 2008 |
| Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Environmental Issues, Ref GE170 .T34 2009 |
Use Penfield's library catalog to find print and online books and government documents, CDs, DVDs, and more. If the library catalog does not have what you need, use WorldCat or the SUNYConnect Union Catalog to identify titles that you might borrow through our interlibrary loan service (ILLIAD).
These quality Internet resources have been selected by the librarian specializing in this discipline.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Climate Change |
| United Nations Environment Programme |
| British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): Climate Change |
| SUNY Oswego Sustainability |
| Information about college initiatives and resources. |
| Recycling at SUNY Oswego |
| 50 Ways to Help the Planet |
| Tips for changes everyone can make. |
Use the library catalog to determine whether Penfield Library owns the book or journal you need. Please also check the list of available e-journals. If the Library does not own the material, or if the material is not available, you may request it online through our interlibrary loan service(ILLIAD)