S&RE Library Research - Natural Environments
When using the Library Catalog, enter specific search terms to help narrow your focus. For example, searching for "Ecology" is more helpful than simply searching for "Nature" and—depending on your particular topic—"Ecosystem Services" or "Microplastic Pollution" might be even better.
Consider also filtering your search results by media type (e.g. books, streaming videos &c) or arranging them by most recent publication date. Newer is not always better, but more recent scholarship does have the benefit of hindsight. Finding current information is especially important for fast-changing fields and technologies, whether it be the latest climate data and projections or best practices in sustainable forestry.
If you find resources particularly helpful for your research interests, use the catalog entry to your advantage and search for other books or media with similar subject headings and keywords.
Example Topics in Ecology, Conservation & Sustainability
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Ecology & Conservation Biology
Hydrologic Cycle
World Oceans
Planetary Boundaries |
Resource Management
Climate Change
Environmental Pollution & Remediation
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