Research Guides: Earth Science: Research Sources

Library tools

Electronic Journal Center (EJC) (OhioLINK) This link opens in a new window
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Full text articles from 10,000+ academic journals; covers a wide range of disciplines; contains just-published scientific research and historical articles.
Electronic Journal Finder This link opens in a new window
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Use this tool to find out if a particular journal (and article) is available online.
OhioLINK Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
A shared catalog of nearly 46 million holdings of 117 Ohio libraries. Request items to be delivered to Tri-C, then check out to your Tri-C account.
OverDrive This link opens in a new window
1000s of downloadable e-books in a variety of subjects (academic areas, classic literature, fiction, and more).

Science Online This link opens in a new window
Includes specially selected content that composes a virtual study guide for the most researched scientific disciplines.

Includes biology, chemistry, computer science, Earth science, environmental science, marine science, space and astronomy, and physics.
Science Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Covers biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology, and wildlife.
Environment Complete This link opens in a new window
Covers agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more.
GreenFILE This link opens in a new window
Covers human impact on the environment. Includes titles with content on environmental effects of individuals, corporations, and local/national governments, and how to minimize negative impact. Topics include global warming, green building, pollution, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text articles on topics in multiple disciplines, useful as a starting point for most subjects.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
An easy to use resource for starting your research. Provides background information from dictionaries and encyclopedias on a wide array of topics ranging from Art to Technology.

Kanopy This link opens in a new window
On-demand streaming video for educational institutions, provides access to 30,000+ films each year. NOTE: You will need to make an account with Kanopy prior to using Kanopy.

PrepSTEP for Colleges (Learning Express Library)
Contains practice tests for: credit by examination; core math, science, and english skills; civil service; ESL (Spanish) skills improvement courses; graduate school entrance; military; teacher certification; and US citizenship. Students must create a free account to take the practice tests.

Testing & Education Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Online practice tests including entrance exams, certification, and licensing tests. Also provides information on colleges and universities, scholarships, and resumes. List of tests and courses is available here.