Sections:
Databases and Journals | Astronomy | Biographical Resources | Botany | General Science Reference | Geology | Human Anatomy and Physiology | Medicine | Ornithology | Physics

Articles and Databases

Use these databases to find articles published in academic journals, newspapers, and other print sources. Often you can gain access to the full text of the article online.

 Academic OneFile
Search full-text articles from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals and reference sources in a wide variety of subjects. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

Gale Health Reference Center Academic
Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal health information. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

Print Journals in the Library
The library subscribes to Astronomy, Discover, Science News, Sky & Telescope, and Scientific American. Print copies are kept for one year.

Public Library of Science (PLOS)
Provides searchable, full text access to several important open access journals on medicine, biology, genetics, pathogens, and more. Click on a journal title under PLOS Journals, and use search field that appears in upper right hand corner of screen.

PubMed Central
Freely accessible database offered through the National Library of Medicine. Provides limited full text articles, primarily in biomedical and life sciences.

Astronomy

Dewey Range: 520-530

Astronomy
Print journal in the library.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe
Richly illustrated resource covering astronomy, quantum physics, and space exploration. Includes detailed appendices. Reference book in the library. (REF 520.3 ILL)

National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space
Detailed, illustrated entries cover topics including deep space, our solar system, technologies and space exploration. Includes an appendix of maps and an index. Reference book in the library. (REF 520 GLO)

Sky & Telescope
Print journal in the library.

Skywatching
A guide to the sky, highlighting the planets and constellations of our solar system. Includes up-to-date tables and detailed constellation charts. Book in the library. (520 LEV)

U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department
Provides current astronomical data and information about astronomical and related topics, such as moon phases, time zones, and an astronomy glossary.

Biographies

Dewey Ranges: Biography collection (e.g., B DARWIN), REF 920

Biography Resource Center
Provides full-text biographical and critical articles on thousands of scientists. Articles may be printed or emailed. Database available at the library terminals on campus. Visit the US Library Moodle page for login and password.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Search entries in full text reference sources, such as encyclopedias and dictionaries. You can choose to search in the Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography.

Notable Twentieth-Century Scientists (4 vols.)
Biographies of prominent scientists focus on their discoveries and accomplishments. Entries include lists of works by and about the scientists. Four volume reference book set in the library. (REF 920 NOT) 

Also look for biographies of specific scientists in the Biographies collection (e.g., B DARWIN)

Botany

Dewey Range: 580-589

Color Dictionary of Shrubs
Detailed descriptions of varieties of shrubs, their optimal growing conditions, size, and blooming or fruiting periods. Includes color photographs. Reference book in the library. (REF 582.17 GAU)

Forest Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Black and white illustrations and detailed information about forest trees native to the region. Reference book in the library. (REF 582.16 ELI)

Herb Society of America Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses
Alphabetical guide to herbs includes color photos, plant description, and information on optimal growing conditions. Reference book in the library. (REF 581.6 BOW)

Peterson Field Guides: Pacific States Wildflowers
Field guide to wildflowers in Washington, Oregon, and California. Provides color illustrations and descriptions of habitat, plant characteristics, and growing regions. Reference book in the library. (REF 582.13 NIE)

The PLANTS Database
This large database from the USDA provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. Includes special topics such as invasive species, threatened and endangered plants, and culturally significant plants.

General Science Reference

Dewey Range: 500-599
(also look at the databases at the top of this page)

Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology
Brief alphabetical entries provide definitions of scientific terms and concepts. Includes brief biographical information on scientists. Illustrated book with photographs. Reference book in the library. (REF 503 DIC)

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
Comprehensive resource for tables and facts about elements, formulas, and much more. Reference book in the library. (REF 540 CRC)

Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Ethics (4 vols.)
Informational entries, useful appendices, and an index. Covers medicine, technology, engineering, and the ethical and political issues associated with science and technology. Four volume reference book set in the library. (REF 503 ENC)
Search entries online via Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Search entries in full text reference sources, such as encyclopedias and dictionaries. You can either choose a publication to search, or search all resources. Science sources include Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography, Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Ethics, Complete Human Diseases and Conditions, and The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health.

Public Library of Science (PLOS)
Provides searchable, full text access to several important open access journals on medicine, biology, genetics, pathogens, and more. Click on a journal title under PLOS Journals, and use search field that appears in upper right hand corner of screen. 

Geology

Dewey Range: 550-559

Atlas of Oregon, 2nd ed.
Colorful, detailed maps, diagrams and charts provide data on human geography, the economy, and physical geography throughout the state. Good source of information on population, growth of cities, agriculture, and ecology of the state. Reference book in the library. (REF 912.795 ATL)

Dictionary of Geological Terms, 3rd ed.
Provides short definitions of geological terminology. Reference book in the library. (REF 550.3 DIC)

Encyclopedia of Gemstones and Minerals
Alphabetically arranged entries provide photographs of minerals accompanied by information on their properties and geographic sources. Reference book in the library. (REF 553.8 ENC)

Geology of Oregon, 5th ed.
Chapters describe the geological features and history of Oregon by region. Chapters include the Willamette Valley, Cascade Range, and many other regions of the state. Book includes color photographs, illustrations, maps, and a glossary. Book in the library. (557.95 ORR)

United States Geological Survey (USGS)
The USGS website is a vast resource, containing current information about geological events, hazards, and many maps of sites around the world. You might try the “Library” tab, which contains links to reference sources and databases both in and outside of the USGS.  

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Dewey Range: 611-612.84

Human Body: An Illustrated Guide to its Structure, Function, and Disorders
Information on anatomical structures and their functions for various systems of the body. Each chapter includes color diagrams, photographs, and information on common disorders. Includes a glossary and index. Reference book in the library. (REF 612 CLA)

MedlinePlus Anatomy web page
This useful page contains links to articles and other web pages about anatomy and physiology, as well as labeled pictures and photographs of human systems.

Visual Guide to the Human Body
Descriptions of systems of the body and their functions. Chapters include numerous color diagrams and photographs. Includes a glossary and detailed index. Reference book in the library. (REF 612 VIS) 

Medicine

Dewey Range: 610-618.92

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide
Comprehensive book on human health covers a range of topics including the structure and function of the human body and its systems, first aid, lifestyle and health, diseases, treatment and prevention. Detailed index. Reference book in the library. (REF 613 COL)

DSM-IV-TR: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed.
The diagnostic manual for psychiatric disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association. Reference book in the library. (REF 616.89 DIA) 

Gale Health Reference Center Academic
Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal health information. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles. 

Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia
Searchable database of information on a wide range of human medical conditions. Information is intended primarily for a non-medical audience. Provides diagrams and photographs.

Merck Manual
Provides information on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a range of human diseases. Reference book in the library. (REF 616.07 MER)

Merck Manuals Online Medical Library
Online version of the Merck Manual (see above). 

Physicians' Desk Reference
This book, known as the PDR, provides alphabetical listings by manufacturer of drugs commonly prescribed by physicians. Each entry provides descriptions, clinical trials information, dosage, precautions, and adverse reaction information. Reference book in the library. (REF 615 PHY)

PubMed Central
Freely accessible database offered through the National Library of Medicine. Provides limited full text articles, primarily in biomedical and life sciences.  

Ornithology

Dewey Range: 598-598.91 

Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds
This comprehensive encyclopedia contains entries on individual birds, bird families, prominent ornithologists and naturalists, and terms and topics in the field of ornithology. Reference book in the library. (REF 598 TER)

John James Audubon’s Birds of America
Online version of the classic text. Includes access to color illustration plates and descriptions.

 Physics

Dewey Range: 530-539.721

Facts on File Dictionary of Physics
Brief alphabetical entries and diagrams illustrating terms used in physics. Reference book in the library. (REF 530.03 FAC)

PhysicsCentral
This website, a publication of the American Physical Society, has accessible articles about a variety of topics, such as chaos, space and the universe, light, sound, and matter.

World of Physics (2 vols.)
Encyclopedia of alphabetical entries about topics in physics. Includes biographical entries about specific physicists. Two volume reference book set in the library. (REF 530.03 WOR).  

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