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Earth Science: Geological Surveys

A guide for doing research in geology and Earth science.

United States Geological Survey

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

Print Copies of Reports

If you already have a report number for a report of one of these series, you can use the call numbers below to find the print copy in the UCSB Library. To find a digital copy, use the above link to the USGS Publications Warehouse.

Series Held by UCSB Library:

State and Global Publications

Series Held by UCSB Library:

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

Locate Print Materials in the Library

Tips

Subject Searching:
  • Search in GeoRef
  • Most government publication series in Earth science are indexed in GeoRef.  They are not indexed in Web of Science.

Have a Citation?

  • Use the lists on this guide to find the call number.
  • This is often easier than searching in UC Library Search.

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

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