FINDING BOOKS
Search broadly for research topics in books, using broader terminology. Start with CBBcat and/or Colby's Catalog, but move on to what we can obtain from other libraries:
- NExpressSearch NExpress to identify additional relevant books obtained directly from CBB, Middlebury, Northeastern, Wellesley, Williams, Vassar.
- MaineCatCBB is in here too; you may find more technical government reports.
- WorldCatExcellent source for topics. Books available from throughout the US; request on Interlibrary Loan.
October 22, 2012 presentaiton
Assignment October 29, 2012
FINDING ARTICLES & MORE
- History of Science, Technology and MedicineBibliography of books and articles. No links to what we own. Check each citation in Colby's catalog first, then request from ILL when necessary.
- ScopusNEW interdisciplinary database, primary literature articles and authoritative Websites in all subject areas
- Web of ScienceGood multidisciplinary database for primary literature articles in the sciences and social sciences.
- Academic Search CompleteMultidisciplinary, all kinds of sources from news items to academic articles.
- Center for Research Libraries (CRL)Newspapers, dissertations, digital collections. We are a member with borrowing and downloading privileges
- Disserations and Theses
OneSearch
Mega-search Sites
More specific than Google:
- ECHO - Exploring and Collecting History OnlineScience, technology and industry
- Internet History of Science Sourcebook
- Selected Web Resources in the History of Science
- WWW Virtual Library - History: Science & Technology
- Library of Congress Bibliographies, Research Guides, and Finding Aids (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress)Wide variety of subject areas. Browse to see if there is something that might help you with your topic. Additional guides will be found under the Divisional index.
IILIAD ACCOUNT?
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If not, register right now!
SCIENCES LIBRARIAN |
 Suzi Cole Links: Profile & Guides Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy, Science Technology & Society Office Hours: during the semester: Monday: 9-11:30 & 7-10 pm Tues - Thurs 9-3 Schedule varies weekly; Email for appt. or questions |
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