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There are a large number of educational resource guides to help students select programs and find funding. The following selection includes some of the materials that deal directly with the earth sciences. Most of these resources are available in other campus libraries in addition to Geology. Check the on-line library catalog for the most current copy at the closest location.
Directory of Grants in the Physical Sciences . Phoenix AZ: Oryx Press, 1986. Q 145 D57 1986
A brief survey of sources of grant funding for research in the physical sciences, including earth sciences.
Peterson's Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences and Mathematics, 1997. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 1997. L 901 P4627 31ST 1997 (in PMA library)
This annual guide presents summary information, supplied by the schools which choose to be included, about graduate programs in the physical sciences.
See also Peterson's online guide to grad schools.
Rudman, Jack. New Rudman's Questions and Answers on the Graduate Record Advanced Test in Geology. Plainview, NY: National Learning Corporation, 1985. QE 42 R846 1985
This is a guide to the advanced Geology GRE published in 1985. QE 42 R846 1985 Geology Library.
Directories are compilations of names, addresses, phone numbers or other useful information about a specific group of individuals or organizations.
American Geological Institute. Directory of Geoscience Departments, United States and Canada. Alexandria, VA: A.G.I. (Annual). QE 47 A1 D57
This useful booklet lists all U.S. and Canada Geoscience Departments, addresses, phone numbers, degrees granted, and current faculty. Current year's directory is located in Geology Library Reference.
Berg-Madsen, V., ed. Directory of Palaeontologists of the World. 4th ed. (s.l.): International Palaeontological Association, 1984. QE 707 A2 D56 1984
This list is an alphabetical, taxonomic, and geographical directory of active paleontologists worldwide. Especially useful in locating specialists in particular taxa.
Bureau of Business Research, University of Texas. Directory of Texas Manufacturers. 41st ed. Austin: 1991. T 12 D553 1991.
This is a two volume set that lists manufacturers in Texas and their contact information. The 41st edition can be found in Geology Library Reference, while subsequent editions are located in the PCL stacks.
Financial Times Mining International Year Book, London, St.James Press. TN 13 M75
A comprehensive annual directory of world mining
Financial Times Oil & Gas International Year Book. Another comprehensive annual directory. HG 4821 O4 Geology Library Reference
Includes upstream and downstream information on oil & gas.
Fitch, J.M., ed. Earth and Astronomical Sciences Research Centres: A World Directory of Organizations and Programmes. London: Longman, 1984. QE 40 E25 1984
This book summarizes the research interests and directions of private and public earth science research centers world-wide.
The Geophysical Directory. Houston: Geophysical Directory, Inc. pt.1, General Information. pt.2, Supplies and Services. Annual. TN 867 G4686
This two-part annual listing claims to be a comprehensive survey of individuals and companies connected with or engaged in geophysical exploration. Current years are found in Geology Library Reference.
Logos Associates. The Directory of the Major Texas Foundations. Woodsville, NH: 1992. HV 98 T4 D57 1992
This is a directory to foundations that provide grants. Contact information is included and the types of grant awards given are listed. It is located in Geology Library Reference and Subsequent editions can be found in PCL Reference.
A guide provides a systematic introduction to the literature of a field and an overview of the subject matter included. Guides are primarily designed for the beginner, or for someone seeking advanced information in an unaccustomed subject area.
Cochran, Wendell. Geowriting: A guide to writing, editing, and printing in earth science. 5th ed, Alexandria, VA: American Geological Institute, 1995. QE 48.85 G46 1995 Geology Reference
This is a style manual expressly designed for use by geologists.
*Mackay, John W. Sources of Information for the Literature of Geology; an introductory guide. London: The Geological Society, 1973. QE 40 M32 1974
This guide is intended for beginners who need a brief introduction to the structure of geologic literature and the major sources of published information.
Malinowsky, Harold Robert. Science and Engineering Literature. 3rd ed. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited. 1980. Q 158.5 M28 1980
A general introduction to information sources in the major scientific and engineering disciplines. There is an excellent guide to the literature of geology with useful annotations.
Pearson, Barbara C. Guide to the Petroleum Reference Literature. Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1987. TN 870 P33 1987
Up-to-date and well organized, this source integrates oil industry information sources for upstream and downstream activities. Includes lists of databases, organizations, and publishers.
*Turabian, Kate L. Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 6th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996. LB 2369 T8 1996 Geology Library Reference
This is a style manual for use when writing papers.
*Ward, Dederick C. & Wheeler, M. J. Geologic Reference Sources, ed. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, Inc., 1981. QE 40 W322 1981
A regional and subject bibliography of publications and maps in geology. Many entries are annotated and there are extensive subject and geographic indexes.
Wood, D.N. Use of Earth Sciences Literature. London: Butterworths, 1973. QE 33 W621 1973a
An extensive bibliographic essay / introduction to the structure and nature of geologic literature. It uses a subject approach and has geographic indexes and lists of major journals in each subject area with practical study exercises.
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Thesauri
Encyclopedias are comprehensive summaries of information covering both historical and current aspects of a branch of knowledge. Dictionaries and thesauri define and correlate its terminology.
American Geological Institute. Dictionary of Geological Terms, 3rd ed. New York: Doubleday, 1984.QE 5 A48 1984
This useful dictionary is designed for students, teachers, and hobbyists and contains over 9,000 common terms.
Ahrem, Joel C. Color Encyclopedia of Gemstones. 2nd ed. New York: Van Nostrand, 1987. QE 392 A69 1987
Color photographs and data on gemstones are available, including several chapters on properties, synthesis, and enhancement of gems.
Neuendorf, Klaus K.E., et al., eds. Glossary of Geology, 5th ed. Alexandria, Virginia.: American Geological Institute, 2005. QE 5 B38 2005
A comprehensive dictionary with over 39,000 brief definitions aimed at the geosciences professional.
Dixon, D., et al. The Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals. New York, Macmillan, 1988. QE 841 M225 1988
This is a large, color guide to the latest summary information on dinosaur and mammal paleontology.
Fairbridge, Rhodes W., ed. Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series. New York: Van Nostrand/Hutchinson Ross, 1967-
This series presents a comprehensive set of short articles summarizing every facet of earth science knowledge. As of 1989 the publisher has dropped volume numbering.
Vol.I The Encyclopedia of Oceanography, GC 9 F3 1967.
Vol. II The Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences and Astrogeology, QC 854 F34 1967.
Vol. III The Encyclopedia of Geomorphology, GB 10 F3 1968.
Vol. IVA The Encyclopedia of Geochemistry and Environmental Sciences, QE 515 F24 1972.
Vol. IVB The Encyclopedia of Mineralogy, QE 355 E49 1981.
Vol. VI The Encyclopedia of Sedimentology, QE 471 E49 1978
Vol. VIII The Encyclopedia of World Regional Geology, Part 1, Western Hemisphere including Australia and Antarctica, QE 5 F33 Vol. 1 1975.
Vol. X The Encyclopedia of Structural Geology and Plate Tectonics, QE 601 E53 1987
Vol. XI The Encyclopedia of Climatology, QC 854 E525 1987.
Vol. XII The Encyclopedia of Soil Science, Part 1, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Fertility, & Technology, S 592 E52 pt.1 1979.
Vol. XIII The Encyclopedia of Applied Geology, QE 5 E5 1984.
Vol. XIV The Encyclopedia of Field and General Geology, QE 5 E515 1988.
Vol. XV The Encyclopedia of Beaches and Coastal Environments, GB 450.4 E53 1982.
The Encyclopedia of European and Asian Regional Geology, QE 260 E63 1997.
The Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, QE 461 E56 1989.
The Encyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics, QE 501 E58 1989.
Glut, Donald F. The Dinosaur Dictionary. Seacaucus, NJ: The Citadel Press, 1972. QE 862 D5 G65
An alphabetical listing of virtually every genus of dinosaur known at the time of publication with capsule information about the characteristics of each. Aimed at the student or interested lay reader, nevertheless a useful and well organized book.
Kearey, P. The Encylopedia of the Solid Earth Sciences. Oxford, Blackwell Scientific, QE 5 E517 1993
A new and comprehensive earth sciences encylopedia. Most entries are short and many contain bibliographic references.
Le Maitre, R.W., ed., Igneous Rocks: A Classification and Glossary of Terms. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2002. QE 461 I446 2002 (Reference).
Recommendations of the International Union of Geological Sciences Subcommission on the Systematics of Igneous Rocks.
Manutchehr-Danai, Mohsen. Dictionary of Gems and Gemology. New York: Springer, 2000. QE 392 M29 2000 Geology Library Reference.
This item includes definitions of gems and gemology for use by students, hobbyists, scientists and others interested in gems ad gemlogy. It includes tables and illustrations.
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of the Geological Sciences. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2nd edition,1988. QE 5 M29 1988
Contains 520 articles covering all areas of the geological sciences, reprinted from the 1987 edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology.
Nierenberg, W.A., ed. Encyclopedia of Earth System Science. New York, Academic Press, QE 5 E514 1992
This four-volume set contains long thematic summaries of each major sub-discipline of the earth sciences, with extensive cross-references and contextual definitions.
Goodman, Barbara A., ed. GEOREF Thesaurus. Alexandria, VA: American Geological Institute, 1997. Z 695.1 G43 G46
This is the master indexing thesaurus for the GEOREF database, and its printed version, the Bibliography and Index of Geology. Since these are the primary indexes for geology, the Thesaurus is an extremely useful tool for establishing proper terminology and cross-reference terms. Located in Geology Library Reference.
U.S. Geological Survey. Lexicon of Geologic Names of the United
States for 19--. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office,
1966-. QE 75 B9 no.896, no.1200, no.1350, no.1536, no.1564.
(now online.)
These lexicons list and describe formations and deposits of the United States and its territories. Entries give the age of the formation or deposit, location(s) and annotated published references including where the name was first cited.
van der Leeden, F., et al. The Water Encyclopedia. Chelsea, MI, Lewis Publishers, 1990. TD 351 V36
This completely revised and much expanded second edition contains an exhaustive compendium of water-related definitions and data.
BIBLIOGRAPHIES, ABSTRACTS, and INDEXES
Bibliographies are topical lists of published materials. Abstracts and indexes provide access to information in periodicals, books, government publications, and technical reports. Indexes usually provide minimal author and subject listings of resource materials. Abstracts normally provide summary annotations of these materials.
Bibliography and Index of Geology. New York: Geological Society of America and Washington, D.C.: American Geological Institute, 1933- . Monthly. Annual cumulations. QE 1 B424
This and its predecessors, the Bibliography and Index of Geology Exclusive of North America, and the Bibliography of North American Geology, comprise the primary source for earth sciences information. The bibliography part contains full citations arranged by author; the subject section contains brief entries cross-referenced to the full citation. This corresponds to the computer database GEOREF.
* GEOREF is available to all users at web workstations in any of the University of Texas Libraries , and is also web-accessible to UT Austin students, staff, and faculty from any location.
Guide to USGS Geologic and Hydrologic Maps. McLean, VA: Documents Index, Inc., GA 101 G853 1992
This is a comprehensive listing of mapping undertaken by the U.S. Geologic Survey, and is a valuable guide to USGS published maps. Arranged thematically by series, with indexes for area-subject, subject-area, and coordinates. Also available in the Geology Libraries Tobin Map Collection.
Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. Special Publications no.1,2,3,4,6: Bibliography of Gulf Coast Geology. New Orleans, LA & Austin, TX: G.C.A.G.S., 1970-1992. QE 78.5 G8543
This bibliography/index covers the Gulf of Mexico coastal areas of the U.S. & Mexico, listing published materials on the Gulf Coast from the 1800s to 1990.
Mineralogical Abstracts. London: The Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and the Mineralogical Society of America, 1922-. Monthly. Annual Index. QE 351 M35
This international abstracting service provides coverage of books, reports, conference proceedings and journal literature in mineralogy.
* Masterson, Amanda R. Bibliography and Index of Texas Geology, 1975-1980. Austin, TX: Bureau of Economic Geology, QE 167 M378 1981.
* Masterson, Amanda R. Bibliography and Index of Texas Geology, 1980-1985. Austin, TX: Bureau of Economic Geology, QE 167 M378 1990.
Moore, Elizabeth T. Bibliography and Index of Texas Geology, 1951-1960. Austin, TX: Bureau of Economic Geology, Z 6034 T4 M663 1972.
Moore, Elizabeth T. Bibliography and Index of Texas Geology, 1961-1974. Austin, TX: Bureau of Economic Geology, QE 167 M692 1976.
These 4 bibliographies of the geology of Texas have detailed subject and county indexes. Also included are theses and dissertations relating to the geology of Texas. Earlier lists are part of the University of Texas Publication series, see below.
*Texas. University. Bureau of Economic Geology. Bibliography and Subject Index of Texas Geology. Austin, TX: University of Texas Publication no.3232, pt.4, 1933. QE 167 U558 no.3232 pt.4
Pulled from The Geology of Texas by Sellards and Adkins, this initial bibliography of Texas geology covers the years up to 1932.
* Texas. University. Bureau of Economic Geology. Bibliography and Index of Texas Geology, 1931-1950. Austin, TX: University of Texas Publication no.5910, 1959. QE 167 U558
This is the second bibliography of Texas geology, and is followed by Moore and by Masterson, see above.
* Union List of Geologic Field Trip Guidebooks of North America. Falls Church, VA: American Geological Institute & Geoscience Information Society, 1996. QE 71 G476 6th 1996
A union list is a compilation of the holdings of a number of libraries. This volume is arranged and cross-indexed by sponsoring organizations. There is also a detailed geographic index. Geologic field trip guidebooks are frequently difficult to identify, making this list an invaluable resource.
U.S. Bureau of Mines. List of Bureau of Mines Publications and Articles. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1910-. Monthly, Annual Cumulation. TN 1 U75
The U.S. Bureau of Mines publishes a variety of publications about mining and mineral economics, mineral processing, exploration, energy policy, industry health and safety, pollution, and waste disposal. This list includes cumulations for 1910-1950, and for five year periods from 1951-1979, followed by annual cumulations.
U.S. Geological Survey. Publications of the Geological Survey. 1879-. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. Monthly. Annual & Multi-year Cumulations. QE 75 P82
All USGS publications and "outside publications" by USGS staff are listed here with detailed subject, author, and geographic indexes.
Catalogs of Library Collections
Major thematic collections in a variety of libraries are a good source for research leads. Several major earth sciences library card catalogs have been published in this "book catalog" format.
* U.S. Geological Survey. Library. Online Catalog.
The USGS library in Reston, VA is the largest earth sciences library in the world, and this catalog is an invaluable aid to locating or verifying research materials in geology and related fields from around the world.
U.S. Geological Survey. Library. Catalog of the United States Geological Survey. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1964-1977. Z 881 U597 (Reference), 46 vols.
Published facsimiles of the old card catalog. Still a useful source.
U.S. Library of Congress. Geography and Map Division. Bibliography of Cartogeography. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1973-81. Z 688 M36 U558, 7 vols.
This set is shelved in the Geology Library's Tobin Map Collection. It is based on the extensive collections of the Library of Congress.
Fieldguides, Handbooks, and Yearbooks
Fieldguides present concise descriptions with illustrations to aid in identifying and classifying materials in a natural setting. They are generally portable, durable, and highly organized in a schematic way for quick access. Handbooks gather a wide range of topical facts in one volume. Yearbooks summarize and report on progress, development, and statistical data in a particular subject area for a specific time period, usually annual.
Carmichael, Robert S., ed. CRC Handbook of Physical Properties of Rocks. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Vol. 1-3, 1982-84. QE 431.6 P5 H2
A compendium of useful data about rock properties for geoscientists, organized under general headings and presented primarily in tabular form.
* Chesterman, Charles W. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals. New York: A. Knopf, 1978. QE 443 C45
Color illustrations characterize this useful field guide to rocks and minerals commonly found in North America. General descriptions of rock and mineral categories and types and informative short descriptions of nearly 800 individual specimens. Includes chapters on collecting tools, environments, and localities.
Cipriani, Curzio and Borelli, A., Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1986. QE 392 C5713
Designed like a field guide, this volume features color illustrations of rough specimens and finished gemstones, as well as a compendium of gem facts and useful identification techniques and characteristics.
Clark, Sydney P. Handbook of Physical Constants. New York: Geological Society of America, 1966. (GSA Memoir no.97). QE 1 G2196 no.97
Twenty-seven subject sections with references present data and information on a variety of physical constants needed for geological, geochemical, and geophysical calculations.
Finsley, Charles. A Field Guide to Fossils of Texas, 2nd edition. Austin, TX: Texas Monthly Press. 1996. QE 747 G4 F56 1996
The first new guide to the paleontology of Texas in many years. Primarily covers invertebrate fossils.
International Petroleum Encyclopedia. Tulsa, OK: PennWell Publishing, 1967-. Annual. HD 9560.5 I59
International summary data by region and nation of the oil and gas industry. Each volume has a series of special reports on topical issues in the industry that year.
Keystone Coal Industry Manual. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1969-. Annual. TN 805 A4 K4
This is the major coal industry statistical summary and trade directory. Summary articles are topical in nature.
Maidment, D.R., ed. Handbook of Hydrology. New York, McGraw-Hill. 1993. GB 662.5 M35
This huge compendium of hydrology data is actually a second edition of an older work by another author. This volume covers geology, environmental and civil engineering aspects of hydrology.
Thompson, Ida. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Fossils. New York: A. Knopf, 1982. QE 718 T5 1982
This guide to the major taxa of North American fossils includes excellent color illustrations, overviews of the major fossil groups and their characteristics and occurrences, and generalized geologic maps for North America north of Mexico.
Touloukian, Y.S. Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1981. (McGraw-Hill/CINDAS Data Series on Material Properties II-2). QE 431.6 P5 P48
Part of a series which provides standardized, updated thermophysical data in a critically evaluated format with brief discussions of the state of knowledge in each area. Group II volumes relate to special materials from a theoretical and a data compendium perspective. A detailed table of contents substitutes for an index.
* U.S. Bureau of Mines. Mineral Facts and Problems. 1985 ed. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. 1985. (Bureau of Mines Bulletin # 675). TN 23 U425 1985
This series was published every 5 years from 1956 to 1985 by the Bureau of Mines. It has an alphabetic organization by mineral or mineral group, and focuses on reserves, production, and outlook factors.
* U.S. Bureau of Mines. Minerals Yearbook. Washington,
D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1933-. (Annual). TN 23 U612
Now online.
Reviews the economic and statistical situation of major economic minerals worldwide. V.1 : metals and minerals in alphabetic order; V.2 : a state-by-state area report for the United States; V.3 : international area reports by nation. Each cumulated annual set is preceded by preprints. Not timely.
The Geology Library maintains a collection of geologic maps, the Tobin International Geologic Map Collection. This collection includes the map series of the United States Geological Survey, UT's Bureau of Economic Geology, and many state geologic surveys and foreign countries.
Maps in the Geology Library's Tobin Collection all emphasize surface and subsurface geology, hydrology, mineral resources, and structural features, rather than social, political, or topographic features.
The Tobin Collection maintains a collection of topographic maps for Texas only. A full set of U.S. topographic maps are in the map collection of the Perry-Castaneda Library, the primary map collection of the University of Texas Libraries .
The Tobin Collection is not fully cataloged, but has a straightforward geographical filing system. For assistance using the Tobin Collection, please ask for help at the Geology Library. A project started in 1987 has added records for the Tobin Collection to the University of Texas Libraries ' On-line Catalog. Over 43,000 maps have already been entered into the system.
The Benson Latin American Collection and the Center for American History, both in Sid Richardson Hall, each have map collections for their special areas of interest. Please consult with staff at those locations for more information.
Atlases on a variety of thematic topics are available throughout the University of Texas Libraries . The primary atlas location is in the map collection of the Perry-Castaneda Library. The Geology Library has a collection of atlases dealing with earth structures and resources. These atlases are on the Atlas Stand in the Geology Library reading room and on the oversize shelving area in the back room of the Geology Library. Please ask if you need help locating atlas materials.
Computer-Based Information Services
GeoRef, the electronic version of The Bibliography and Index of Geology, produced and compiled by the American Geological Institute, is available for interactive end-user computer searching by members of the UT Austin community on the University of Texas Libraries Indexes to Articles web page. Non-UT Austin visitors to the library can search GeoRef in any of the UT Austin the University of Texas Libraries branches. GeoRef now contains references from 1785 to the present for North America and from 1933 to the present for international coverage.
For more information about GEOREF, consult the Walter Geology Library web pages .
This is the best source for information on recently published titles, and, while it does not include all items in the UT libraries, the Geology library has been completely entered into the system. You can search the catalog by author, by title, by keywords in the title, title or subject, and by call number. At this time, records indicate which location the item is in, and whether it is currently checked out.
Besides GeoRef, there are a variety of other bibliographic and full-text databases available on the University of Texas Libraries web pages and through the University of Texas Libraries "information stations" located in the Geology Library and other University Libraries. Many of these sources may contain information of interest to students and researchers in earth science fields.
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