Geography and Marine Environment Resources - Portal
Geography and Marine Environment Resources - Portal
Geography and Marine Environment Resources - Portal
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Databases<br />
Choose the subject area <strong>Environment</strong> + <strong>Geography</strong><br />
from the eRESOURCES drop down list (image on<br />
previous page). Then choose from the ‘Sub Categories’<br />
or select Key <strong>Resources</strong> or ALL. Click on the name of the<br />
eResource (examples opposite) to start searching.<br />
Alternatively, use CrossSearch to search up to ten<br />
eResource at one time, tick the e<strong>Resources</strong> required <strong>and</strong><br />
enter a simple or advanced search. NB. Not all<br />
databases can be cross-searched.<br />
Some databases will give you the fulltext of an article,<br />
others just a short summary (abstract). Use these<br />
icons to see if the fulltext is<br />
available elsewhere or in print.<br />
Passwords:<br />
Off campus make sure that you Log In<br />
using your University username <strong>and</strong><br />
password. Some e<strong>Resources</strong> have a<br />
different login. Use to find out access<br />
information <strong>and</strong> instructions for each<br />
eResource.<br />
Maps <strong>and</strong> Atlases<br />
There is a collection of atlases, maps <strong>and</strong> local ordnance survey maps in the Quick<br />
Reference section on floor 1A <strong>and</strong> a selection of geological maps covering the south coast of<br />
the British Isles located on floor 1B in the large map drawer.<br />
Statistical information<br />
There is a wide selection of statistical data available ranging from general sources such as<br />
Monthly Digest of Statistics to more specialist sources e.g. OECD <strong>Environment</strong>al Outlook<br />
to 2030, Atlas of Climate Change, Population Trends <strong>and</strong> Regional Trends some titles<br />
are available in electronic format, check the library catalogue for links or shelf details.<br />
Online <strong>Resources</strong><br />
Subject Guides available on the Library <strong>Portal</strong>:<br />
http://portal.solent.ac.uk/library/studying/subject-guides/subject-guides.aspx<br />
Websites<br />
BULB http://bubl.ac.uk/link/e/environmentallinks.htm - provides environmental links to general<br />
resources, magazines, societies <strong>and</strong> pressure groups.<br />
CoastNET http://www.coastnet.org.uk – this site offers a network for the exchange of information,<br />
ideas <strong>and</strong> expertise in the sustainable management of the coastal <strong>and</strong> marine environment.<br />
UNEP.Net, the United Nations <strong>Environment</strong> Network http://www.unep.org/ - a global portal to<br />
environmental information based on themes <strong>and</strong> regions.<br />
And finally… this leaflet covers a small part of the information available in these subjects, for<br />
more information <strong>and</strong> guidance with your research contact your information librarian.<br />
Celia Forrester, Information Librarian<br />
Email: celia.forrester@solent.ac.uk Tel: 023 8031 9684<br />
Library Office ML102<br />
Key databases available…<br />
ABI Inform<br />
Academic Onefile<br />
<strong>Environment</strong>al Sciences<br />
GreenFILE<br />
Ingenta<br />
Oceanic Abstracts<br />
ScienceDirect<br />
NB Not all databases provide full text.<br />
Plus due to publisher’s restrictions full<br />
text delays can sometimes occur.<br />
Your University login details:<br />
Username = 7th digit of your student<br />
number (read from right) + first four<br />
letters of surname + first letter of<br />
first name + last two digits of your<br />
student number<br />
(e.g. 9bestk13)<br />
Password = date of birth in format<br />
ddmmyy (e.g. 040491)<br />
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