Research Guide for National Parks

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These databases will help you locate information published in journals, magazines, newspapers and a variety of other sources. Geobase Indexes journals, books, conference proceedings, and reports in geography, geology, ecology, and related fields. General Science Abstracts Indexes more than 160 journals and magazines from the U.S. and Great Britain, covering such subjects as astronomy, biology, computers, earth sciences, medicine and health, and much more.Coverage is from 1984 to the present. Expanded Academic Index Full-Text EAI indexes approximately 3,400 journals and magazines and the New York Times. Full text online is provided for approximately 2,000 of the journals/magazines. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe is a system of databases providing indexing and full text for a large number of U. S. and international newspapers, television and radio news transcripts, U. S. court reports and magazines. PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service) This database covers public policy and social issues. It includes periodicals, books, hearings, reports, gray literature, government publications, Internet resources, and other publications from 120 countries GeoRef The primary index for journals in Geology and related fields. Also includes books, book chapters, theses, and other publications. New York Times 1851-2001 A searchable database containing the full text (with images) of all articles from the New York Times from 1851 through 2001. America: History & Life The primary index for journals in American History. Also includes citations for books, book chapters, theses, and other publications. GPO Monthly Catalog Index of U.S. Government publications, covering from 1976 to the present.

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Albion College Library - Electronic Journals Home Page Provides links to more than 1,000 electronic journals available through the Albion College Library. Albion College Library - Full Text Finder This resource provides links to full text articles found in the Albion College Library's many online databases and electronic journal collections. Covers more than 10,000 journals and magazines. Electronic Collections Online Electronic Collections Online provides indexing and full-text from academic journals in the sciences and many other disciplines. Articles can be viewed online or printed.

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Albion College Library Online Catalog The Online Catalog will help you find books, videos, government documents, journals, newspapers, and other materials owned by the Albion College Library. One suggested subject heading is National Parks and Reserves. MeLCat Online Catalog MeLCat will help you find books owned by dozens of libraries in Michigan (including Albion College, Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, Albion Public Library, East Lansing Public Library, Grand Rapids Community College, Southfield Public Library, and many others). Books may be borrowed by using the online request form. WorldCat Records of books and any other types of material cataloged by thousands of libraries worldwide. Includes manuscripts written as early as the 12th century.

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CQ Researcher is a weekly publication providing "comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. Each report offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy. Conservation Directory REFERENCE COLLECTION - S 920 .C64 2005-06 Parks Directory of the United States REFERENCE COLLECTION - E 160 .S65 2001 Encyclopedia of American Forest and Conservation History REFERENCE COLLECTION - SD 143 .E53 1983

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Mapping the National Parks (U.S. Library of Congress) "The Mapping the National Parks collection documents the history, cultural aspects and geological formations of areas that eventually became National Parks. The collection consists of approximately 200 maps dating from the 17th century to the present, reflecting early mapping of the areas that would become four National Parks, as well as the parks themselves." U.S. National Park Service U.S. National Park Service Nature & Science U.S. National Park Service - Public Use Satistics Office Yosemite National Park Yosemite Association Maps of United States National Parks and Monuments (University of Texas Library) Yellowstone Digital Slide File - Thomas Moran and others William Henry Jackson album