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Geology & Earth Science  Tags: geology earth_science  

A guide for doing research in geology and Earth science.
Last update: Sep 08th, 2009 URL: http://guides.library.ucsb.edu/geology  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Introduction

Geological surveys and other government agencies produce a wealth of information about geology and Earth science. 

Sometimes these can be difficult to find.  Ask a librarian if you need assistance.

Tips

Subject Searching:
  • Search in GeoRef
  • Most government publication series in geology and Earth science are indexed in GeoRef.  They are not indexed in Web of Science.
Have a Citation?
  • Use the lists below to find the call number.
  • This is often easier than searching in the library catalog.

This guide is organized by government agency.  If you are researching California, you should use materials from both the USGS and the appropriate state agencies.

 

United States Geological Survey

The USGS is the federal agency dedicated to the earth sciences.  They do work in every state and publish several series which are excellent resources for research in geology and Earth science.

USGS Publications (General):

Series Held by UCSB Library:

  • U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin
    • SEL QE 75 .B8
  • U.S. Geological Survey Circular
    • SEL QE 75 .C5
  • Open-File Reports (U.S. Geological Survey)
    • SEL QE 75 .O7, also fiche
  • U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper
    • SEL QE 75 .P7
  • U.S. Geological Survey Water-Supply Paper
    • SEL GB 701 .U5

USGS Publications about California:

 

 

California

California Agencies

Series Held by UCSB Library:

  • Bulletin (California Dept. of Water Resources)
    • SEL GB 705 .C3 C25
  • Bulletin (California Div. of Mines and Geology)
    • SEL TN 24 .C2 A3
  • Open File Report (California Div. of Mines and Geology)
    • SEL TN 24 .C2 A323
  • Special Publication (California Div. of Mines and Geology)
    • SEL TN 24 .C2 A328
  • Special Report (California Div. of Mines and Geology)
    • SEL TN 24 .C2 A33

 

Other States

State Geological Surveys

  • links to the geological surveys of other states.

 

 

Other Countries

Non-U.S. national geological surveys

  • links to international geological surveys.

 

 

Geology Librarian

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Contact Info:
Davidson Library, Room 2523D
Univ. of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010
(805) 893-2074
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Subjects:
Earth Sciences, Geology

 

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