Finding Environmental Science InformationHome | Science Database Page | Where do I start my research | How do I find books on my subject? |
This is a guide to locating environmental scienceinformation at the Library both hardcopy and electronic at Charles Darwin University. Where do I start my research?A good way to start your research is to define your topic by using subject dictionaries and to
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| Call Number or Location | Subject |
|---|---|
| 333.714 | Environmental resources |
| 333.72 | Conservation of natural resources |
| 363.7063 | Environmental monitoring |
| 571.49 | Environmental biophysics |
| 577 | Ecology |
| 580 to 589 | Botany |
| 590 to 599 | Zoology |
How do I find journal articles (Databases)?
The library holds journals in print and electronic formats. The best way to access articles in these
journals is by using the databases listed below. When you find an article you want to read, use the
Library Catalogue and the E-journals list to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the
electronic copy in full-text. Some databases listed will have direct links to the full-text article. The
databases listed are just a few of the many available.
Environmental Science Databases | Multi-discipline databases | Electronic journals
Environmental Science databases
Chemgold-web-based version of the ChemWatch Chemicals Management System
The following environmental science databases are available via Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
ASFA 3: Aquatic Pollution and Environmental Quality
Ecology Abstracts
The following environment and natural resources databases are available via INFORMIT Databases (an Australian database):-
ANR - Index - Agriculture and Natural Resources Index
ANR - Research - Agriculture and Natural Resources Research
ENDANGER - Threatened Species in Australia
EVA - Environmental Abstract
MEDGE - Management and Environment Information
Via Web of Science
Science Citation Index Expanded
Multi-discipline databases
Blackwell Science Journals [fulltext available]
DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals [fulltext available]
Via EBSCOhost Databases [fulltext available]
Academic Search Premier
EJS - Ejournals
Expanded Academic [fulltext available]
HighWire Press [some fulltext]
Ingenta [some fulltext]
JSTOR - the scholarly journal archive [fulltext available]
ScienceDirect [fulltext available]
Wiley Interscience [fulltext available]
Web Sites
Electronic journals on the web
CDU Ejournal Portal - Environmental Science
DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals [fulltext]
Governments
Commonwealth
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Biosecurity Australia
Department of the Environment and Heritage
Environmental Portal - Government Services for Australians
Plant names and images
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Northern Territory
Industry and Resources: Environment
Organisations
CSIRO - Environment
CSIRO - Managing Plant and Animal Pests
Europa - Activities of the European Union - Environment
UNESCO- Natural Sciences
Search engines and directories
Pinakes - a subject launchpad with links to search engines dealing wth the environment and more
Scirus - specifically for scientific information
WorldWideScience.org is a global science gateway connecting you to national and international scientific databases
Statistics
AusStats Australian Bureau of Statistics
How do I cite and manage my information resources
Below is the guides to legal citation styles recommended at CDU and to the StudySkills site which provides information on other aspects of presentation.
| Title | Location or Call Number |
| Studyskills | http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/studyskills/ |
