Database Tips
GeoRef Mapping Tool - graphically showing, or mapping, the significant geographic features mentioned in the result set of a search. After running a search, click the Show Map link to display a map of your results. The map plots different geographical data from GEOREF search results on a digital map using Google map technology.
Key Article Databases
- Compendex This link opens in a new windowIncludes GEOBASE and GeoRef. Literature on geography, geology, ecology, international development, and their related disciplines. Coverage: 1973-
- Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary index to the journal literature of the arts and humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Includes index to dissertations and theses and conference proceedings and cited reference searching. Coverage: 1975-
Other Databases
- GeoScan This link opens in a new windowBibliographic database for Geological Survey of Canada maps and publications as well as Canada Topographic Maps and publications from the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing.
- Resors Bibliographic Database This link opens in a new window
(Remote Sensing Online Retrieval System) - Provide access to archived information on the technologies and applications of remote sensing and is available through the Earth Sciences Information Centre (ESIC) of Natural Resources Canada. Coverage: 1950-1995