LibGuides: Earth and Environmental Science: Home

Getting Started

In this guide, you will find a whole bunch of Earth and Environmental Sciences resources, from databases to books.

However, if you are in a rush, or just exploring, here are some good resources to start your Earth and Environmental Sciences research with:

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window A good starting point for any research, Academic Search Premier provides access to peer-reviewed articles across multiple subjects, including full-text access for many articles.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
A version of Google that searches through academic resources. If you are on campus, you may be able to obtain full-text articles through a Google Scholar search.
GeoRef This link opens in a new window
From the Publisher: The GeoRef database, established by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) in 1966, provides access to the geoscience literature of the world. GeoRef is the most comprehensive AGI database in the geosciences and continues to grow by more than 80,000 references a year. The database contains over 3.1 million references to geoscience journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports and theses.

Social justice concepts and science examples
Concepts under the broad, evolving umbrella of social justice may be new to you or confusing. Consider reviewing this guide for definitions and science examples.

Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics in Science
SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
Black Science Coalition and Institute
B-SCI seeks to foster scientific interest, research, skepticism, objectivity, knowledge, and innovation in black and historically underrepresented communities.

Science Information Life Cycle Tutorial
Created by UC Irvine Librarians (including Jeffra!), preserved by UCLA Libraries.