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Geology: Encyclopedias, Databases & Resources

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Earth

Other Reference Material

Mineral Industry Surveys

Mineral Publications

GSA Abstracts 2001 to Present

GSA Meeting Abstracts
Can search for abstracts from past meeting from 2001 to present.

Online Resources for Education

Exploring -Resources for Teachers

Free Databases

American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database

Bibliography of Fossil Vertebrates

National Geologic Map Database

USGS Publication Warhouse

Glossaries & Dictionaries

Dictionary of Earth Sciences

Dictionary of Water Terms

Earthquake Glossary

General Dictionary of Geology

Glossary of Glacier Terminology

Glossary of Mining Terms

Glossary of Volcano and Related Terminology

The University of California Museum of Paleontology

OER Text Books

Astronomy (OpenStax)

Subject Guide

She/Her/Hers

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815-753-1872
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Subjects: Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Education, Environmental Studies, Geology, Kinesiology and Physical Education