This covers less material, but it is very helpful when learning about the library databases. To schedule a session, call the Reference Department at x5721. The Science Library Resources web site highlights useful science resources. The site also includes a specialized page for each science department. Most people use the databases to find journal articles on a particular topic, but other types of information are available as well.
Many teachers limit or forbid use of the Internet for students' assignments.
If you do this in your classes, please be sure to differentiate between the general Internet and our library databases. Although our databases are delivered over the Internet, the content is generally the same as the print publications. Full-text resources Many of the library databases contain entire articles, encyclopedias, and books. The library has a large number of science reference books and subject encyclopedias. Many contain lengthy authored articles similar to review articles found in scientific journals.